Environmental Sculpture and Land Art
Investigating artists who use natural materials and outdoor spaces to create temporary or permanent site-specific artworks.
Key Questions
- Explain how an artist's choice of natural materials impacts the message of an environmental sculpture.
- Critique the ethical considerations involved in creating art within natural landscapes.
- Design a concept for a site-specific artwork using only materials found in a local environment.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
Suggested Methodologies
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