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Land Arts of the American West,Used
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Land art encompasses the full spectrum of human responses to a specific landscape over time. From the perspective of architect Chris Taylor and artist Bill Gilbert, land art ranges from the inscription of pictographs and petrogylphs to the construction of roads, dwellings, and monuments, as well as traces of those actions. It includes gestures both small and grand, directing our attention from potsherd, cigarette butt, and mark in the sand to human settlements, monumental artworks, and military/industrial projects such as hydroelectric dams and decommissioned airfields.In Land Arts of the American West, Taylor and Gilbert present the results of a remarkable ongoing collaboration in which they investigate and create land art with students from the University of Texas and the University of New Mexico. The land arts program was started by Bill Gilbert in 2000 and has developed as a collaboration between Gilbert and Taylor since 2002. The description of the program in this book is organized around places that the authors and their students visit during a twomonth journey each fall, ranging from Native American sites such as Chaco Canyon, to manmade industrial structures such as Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, to monumental earthworks such as Robert Smithson's Spiral Jetty in the Great Salt Lake.Each place in Land Arts comes alive through color photographs accompanied by descriptive information about the site's natural and human history; students' journal entries that present firstperson experiences of the place; and essays by experts in archaeology, art history, architecture, writing, activism, studio art, and design who join the group as they travel. Woven throughout the text is a conversation among Taylor, Gilbert, and writer William L. Fox, who draws the authors out about the land art program's origins, pedagogic mission, field operations, interactions with guest lecturers, and future directions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Land Arts of the American West'? A: 'Land Arts of the American West' explores the concept of land art, examining human interactions with specific landscapes over time, including historic and contemporary practices.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Chris Taylor and Bill Gilbert, both of whom have significant experience in land art and education.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Land Arts of the American West' is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and a quality feel.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains a total of 422 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of the subject matter.
- Q: When was 'Land Arts of the American West' published? A: 'Land Arts of the American West' was published on October 1, 2008.
- Q: What educational institutions are involved in the land arts program discussed in the book? A: The land arts program involves collaboration with students from the University of Texas and the University of New Mexico.
- Q: Does the book include photographs? A: Yes, the book features color photographs that complement the descriptive information about various sites.
- Q: What kind of additional content can be found in the book? A: The book includes students' journal entries and essays by experts from diverse fields such as archaeology, art history, and design.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in art and landscape? A: Yes, 'Land Arts of the American West' is ideal for readers interested in the intersection of art, landscape, and human interaction with the environment.
- Q: What themes are explored through the sites visited in the book? A: The themes include Native American sites, industrial structures, and monumental earthworks, reflecting a wide range of human responses to landscapes.