earth art

Earth art, also known as land art, is an artistic movement where artists create works directly with natural landscapes and materials like soil, rocks, and plants. These works often alter or enhance the environment and are designed to interact with the landscape, sometimes only existing temporarily. Earth art emphasizes a connection between humans and nature, integrating artistic expression into the natural world rather than on traditional canvases or structures. It emerged in the 1960s and 1970s as a way to challenge conventional art boundaries and highlight environmental consciousness.