The Falls (art)

"The Falls" (1980) by artist Robert Smithson is a photographic series capturing the natural beauty of waterfalls in the United States. Smithson, known for land art, used photography to document dynamic landscapes, emphasizing the power and fleeting motion of water. The series explores themes of nature’s raw energy, transformation, and the relationship between natural forms and human perception. By focusing on waterfalls, Smithson invites viewers to reflect on nature’s constant change and the ways humans engage with and interpret natural environments through art.