Ecological Art :.

Ecological Art

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Brief Introduction and Quickfacts
Detailed Description
Artists and Paintings
More Examples – defined visual appearance
Tools for digitial artists, prompters and word smiths

Overview and quickfacts

Ecological Art is a term used to describe art that is based on or inspired by nature. This type of art can be found in many different forms, including painting, sculpture, photography, and even architecture. Ecological Art often has a message or purpose behind it, such as raising awareness about environmental issues.

The art style is also known as: Nature Art, Environmental Art, Green Art
Categories: Impressionism, Modernism

1. Andy Goldsworthy (b. 1956) 2. Ana Mendieta (1948-1985) 3. Billie Lawless (b. 1957) 4. Chris Drury (b. 1949) 5. David Nash (b. 1945) 6. Dennis Oppenheim (1938-2011) 7. Eva Hesse (1936-1970) 8. Felix Gonzalez-Torres (1957-1996) 9. Gordon Matta-Clark (1943-1978) 10. Hans Haacke (b. 1936) 11. Helen and Newton Harrison (b. Newton: 1931; Helen: 1928) 12. James Turrell (b. 1943) 13. Jenny Holzer (b. 1950) 14. John Cage (1912-1992) 15. Joseph Beuys (1921-1986) 16. Land Art Generator Initiative 17. Maya Lin (b. 1959) 18. Michael Heizer (b. 1944) 19. Nancy Holt (1938-2014) 20. Robert Smithson (1938-1973) 21. Roger Hiorns (b. 1975) 22. Theaster Gates (b. 1973) 23. Theresa Hak Kyung Cha (1951-1982) 24. Walter De Maria (1935-2013) 25. Yoko Ono (b. 1933) 26. Ai Weiwei (b. 1957) 27. Cristina Iglesias (b. 1956) 28. Doris Salcedo (b. 1958) 29. Janet Echelman (b. 1966) 30. Olafur Eliasson (b. 1967)

1. “The Hay Wagon” by Andrew Wyeth (1947) 2. “American Gothic” by Grant Wood (1930) 3. “Nighthawks” by Edward Hopper (1942) 4. “One of the First Things” by Georgia O’Keeffe (1918) 5. “Mural” by Jackson Pollock (1943) 6. “The Persistence of Memory” by Salvador Dali (1931) 7. “The Scream” by Edvard Munch (1893) 8. “The Starry Night” by Vincent van Gogh (1889) 9. “The Kiss” by Gustav Klimt (1908) 10. “The Sleeping Gypsy” by Henri Rousseau (1897) 11. “The Haystacks” by Claude Monet (1891) 12. “The Water Lilies” by Claude Monet (1919) 13. “The Poppy Field” by Claude Monet (1873) 14. “The Wheat Field” by Vincent van Gogh (1890) 15. “The Cafe Terrace on the Place du Forum” by Vincent van Gogh (1888) 16. “The Sower” by Vincent van Gogh (1888) 17. “The Bedroom” by Vincent van Gogh (1889) 18. “Sunflowers” by Vincent van Gogh (1888) 19. “The Mulberry Tree” by Vincent van Gogh (1889) 20. “Irises” by Vincent van Gogh (1890) 21. “The First Snow” by Claude Monet (1874) 22. “The Red Poppy” by Georgia O’Keeffe (1927) 23. “The Black Iris” by Georgia O’Keeffe (1926) 24. “Cow’s Skull: Red, White, and Blue” by Georgia O’Keeffe (1931) 25. “Radiant Orchid” by Georgia O’Keeffe (1928) 26. “Pelvis with Blue” by Georgia O’Keeffe (1944) 27. “Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1” by Georgia O’Keeffe (1932) 28. “From the River” by Georgia O’Keeffe (1923) 29. “One Hundred and Fifty-Second Street” by Georgia O’Keeffe (1927) 30. “City Night” by Georgia O’Keeffe (1926)

Detailed Description

Ecological Art, also known as ecoart and environmental art, is a genre of art that is concerned with the natural world and our relationship to it. Ecoart often includes elements of nature, such as plants, animals, and landscapes, as well as environmental themes, such as pollution, climate change, and habitat loss. Ecoart can take many different forms, from traditional paintings and sculptures to more experimental installations and performances. Some ecoartists work with natural materials, such as soil, rocks, and leaves, while others use recycled or upcycled materials, such as plastic bottles and tires. Ecoartists often seek to raise awareness about environmental issues and to encourage viewers to take action to protect the planet. Many ecoartworks are site-specific, meaning they are designed to be installed in a specific location and interacted with by the public. Some of the most famous ecoartists include Andy Goldsworthy, who creates temporary sculptures using leaves, sticks, and stones; Christo and Jeanne-Claude, who wrapped the Reichstag in fabric; and Maya Lin, who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. If you’re interested in learning more about ecoart, be sure to check out the resources below. And if you’re looking for some eco-friendly art to add to your collection, be sure to check out the work of these artists. Famous Ecoartists: Andy Goldsworthy Christo and Jeanne-Claude Maya Lin Nancy Holt Robert Smithson Walter De Maria Famous Ecoartworks: The Wrapped Reichstag by Christo and Jeanne-Claude The Vietnam Veterans Memorial by Maya Lin The Spiral Jetty by Robert Smithson The Lightning Field by Walter De Maria Resources: Ecoartspace: A nonprofit organization that supports ecoartists and promotes ecoart Ecoartnet: An online network of ecoartists Artists and Climate Change: A website that explores the intersection of art and climate change