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Land art movement is the gathering of sculptors, young and experienced painters (Richard Long, Walter De Maria, and Michael Heizer), architects, and writers.

In the philosophy and the history of art movements, Land art is an artistic, literary, and intellectual (due to Andy Goldsworthy & Walter De Maria) art movement.

This art movement has given many famous artworks- “Spiral Jetty,” “Double Negative,” and “City.” And these paintings/artworks have been made by these movement artists.

If you watch the beauty of “Spiral Jetty” and “Double Negative.” You would get that LAND ART is the spontaneous overflow of artistic feelings.

Land art- 3 Frequently asked questions

What are some of the unique characteristics of Land art?

History of LAND ART is complicated, Land art promotes individual imagination, and its artists Richard Long, Michael Heizer, and Andy Goldsworthy are the pillar of this movement.

The artworks of this style are still in demand such as “Spiral Jetty,” “City,” and “Double Negative.”

There are very famous paintings such as – “Spiral Jetty,” “Little Sparta” and “City.” If you observe the artworks of Andy Goldsworthy, then you see the unique characteristic of it.

If you want to know the characteristic of movement, so go to our Lmovement characteristic article.

Which are the best Land art websites and blogs?

There can be two answers: Content providers for LAND ART movement and Artwork seller websites of movement artists.

Content providers:-

Artandcrafter.com:- Well organized, useful content, a credible website for movement content.

Theartstory.org:- It comes on second place for movement content.

Wikiart.org:- It would give a glimpse of both aspects of the movement

Wikipedia.org:- Very informative, but if you are a student of Land art then you should select Artandcrafter.com

Tate.org.uk:- Less informative but easy to use- ART & ARTISTS, EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS (Andy Goldsworthy exhibition), PLAN YOUR VISIT.

You would know these things in this article:- Contemporary land artists & Forms.

Artwork seller websites:-

Artplode:- Created in 2014, Network in 40 countries, for Buy/sell movement artwork/paintings. It lists all kind of Land art artwork/paintings.

Artfinder:- Founded in 2011, Network in 100 countries, a community of 10,000 movement artists, you would get many movement artwork and paintings

Saatchi Art:- Sold it in 2014, its audience is vast. Price varies ($500- $10,000), it has over 1 million (including movement lovers) followers on social media.

Artnet:- Founded in 1989, it provides paid services (for Andy Goldsworthy, Robert Smithson, etc.) such as the Price Database, Art can be put up for auction on the site.

Society6:- Society6.com is similar to Redbubble. You may order movement artwork/painting, they sell movement artwork on demand.

What is the future of Land art?

Land art is an artistic art movement which was emerged in (1960), and the future of Land art is very bright because Land art artworks are in high demand.

We have discussed Characteristics of movement, the importance of it, and the artworks of movement’s artists are very commendable.

Some artists, such as Walter De Maria, Michael Heizer, Richard Long, Robert Smithson, and Andy Goldsworthy. The artworks of these artists show the future of movement. You may check it on our dedicated articles.

Thus, there is a saying that any movement has its strength in its supporter. Supporters such as Richard Long, Michael Heizer, and Andy Goldsworthy who devoted their life for it.

That’s why; the future of movement is bright.

Top 3 artists

1. Andy Goldsworthy

Born: 26 July 1956 (age 66 years), Cheshire, United Kingdom

Period: Land art, Contemporary art, Environmental art

Influenced by: Robert Smithson, Joseph Beuys, Constantin Brâncuși, Ben Nicholson

Nationality: British

You can see the image of ANDY GOLDSWORTHY, through it, you may imagine the relationship between LAND ART and Andy Goldsworthy, topmost artwork of Andy Goldsworthy is- click to see artworks.

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2. Robert Smithson

Born: 2 January 1938, Passaic, New Jersey, United States

Died: 20 July 1973, Amarillo, Texas, United States

Period: Land art, Modern art

Structures: Spiral Jetty

Nationality: American

There is ample data on ROBERT SMITHSON; you may read a comparison of ROBERT SMITHSON with other artists, if you want to read more about ROBERT SMITHSON then click on the link.

Robert Smithson

3.  Richard Long

Born: 2 June 1945 (age 78 years), Bristol, United Kingdom

Periods: Contemporary art, Land art

Spouse: Denny Long

Nationality: British

This artist (Richard Long) of this art movement sometimes comes on the third place, topmost artworks of Richard Long is- click to see artworks. These artworks of Richard Long remain in high demand.

Richard Long

Land art- Explanation of these artists

1st Andy Goldsworthy:- You can see the image of ANDY GOLDSWORTHY, through it, you may imagine the relationship between LAND ART and Andy Goldsworthy, topmost artwork of Andy Goldsworthy is- click to see artworks.

Notable works:- Sheepfolds 1996–2003 & Stone House 1997.

Qualification:- Bradford College of Art (British sculptor, photographer and environmentalist).

2nd Robert Smithson:- There is ample data on ROBERT SMITHSON; you may read a comparison of ROBERT SMITHSON with other artists, if you want to read more about ROBERT SMITHSON then click on the link.

Topmost artworks of Robert Smithson is-  click to see artworks.

Notable works:- Spiral Jetty, 1970 & Bingham Copper Mine, Bingham, Utah.

Qualification:- Art Students League of New York (American artist).

3rd Richard Long:- This artist (Richard Long) of this art movement sometimes comes on the third place, topmost artworks of Richard Long is- click to see artworks.

These artworks of Richard Long remain in high demand.

Notable works:- Small White Pebble Circles, Tate Modern, London (1987) & White Water Falls, Garvan Institute, Sydney (2012).

Qualification:- Saint Martin’s School of Art (English sculptor).

Land art- Short notes

Harlem renaissance

Harlem Renaissance: It was an artistic, intellectual and social explosion of art style, and it is a renaissance of many art styles that was centred in Harlem (New York), that’s why we call it Harlem Renaissance. Read more

Bauhaus

Bauhaus: Walter Gropius was the founder of this art style. It is a kind of design wherein artist (architecture) paints the design of building on paper. This is a kind of artwork style that was boycotted by this country. Read more

Expressionism

Expressionism: It is a modernist movement in which the artist makes painting to show relation among poetry, painting, and music. Artists try to emphasize on subjective and individual perspective. Thus, it is characterized as a reaction to positivism (philosophical theory). Read more

Summary of this video

This video gives a basic idea about it, Andy Goldsworthy along with Robert Smithson, and Richard Long is an artist of this art form who devoted life for the sake of its renaissance.

This YouTube video demonstrates various aspects of movement, such as Contemporary land artists & Forms.

Thus, we see a connection with other art movements such as- Bauhaus, Harlem renaissance, and momento2. If you want to know about these art movements- Type (Bauhaus, Expressionism, and momento1 or any name+ artandcrafter.com) on google, you will get information in a single click.

Although, there are many beautiful (Commercial version) artworks of movement.

And also, there are many artworks of Andy Goldsworthy + Land art also such as “City”, “Little Sparta” and “Not A Cornfield.”

These paintings/artworks are very beautiful, and if you see “Spiral Jetty,” you will notice the deepness of its depiction.

Another painting, such as “Double Negative,” is another example of art mastership. That’s why, perhaps, you would get different prices (Selling price of movement artwork) on every website.

And you would also get the answer to the following question:-

Question– What do you love and hate the most about this movement? – YouTube Summary.

? – YouTube Summary.

This categorization has been done according to Wikipedia data:- (Land art + Andy Goldsworthy)

If you find something wrong about Land art, you may contact us through our comment section.

Andy Goldsworthy is the artist of the Land art movement, and this comparison has been made with these artists- Walter De Maria, Andy Goldsworthy, Richard Long, Michael Heizer, and Robert Smithson.

Everything is available on this website: Search (Land art artist + Artandcrafter.com), read and compare!

Top artists
Andy Goldsworthy
Robert Smithson
Richard Long
Michael Heizer
Walter De Maria
Top artworks
Spiral Jetty
Double Negative (artwork)
City (artwork)
Little Sparta
Not A Cornfield

Short Notes

Short Notes:-
Land art has given many artists such as Andy Goldsworthy, Robert Smithson, and Richard Long who devoted their whole life for the sake of Land art renaissance movement.

There are so many paintings related to movement such as “City,” “Little Sparta,” and “Not A Cornfield.”

These paintings always attract movement lovers. And if you are also a/an movement lover, then you should check our- article.

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