Analysis Of Robert Smithson's The Spiral Jetty

The line work used in this sculpture is not composed of physical markings but it is visible through the component of light in the large mountain. The shadows brought on by light create the lines from which the shape of the central mountain takes form. This shape is comprised of rough intersecting “lines” that look unplanned giving the shape a veristic sense. This “unplanned” shapes come together to create a realistic landscape that mirrors the uncalculated plan of structure of the natural world. The reason why these mountains appeal to the senses is because of Laramée’s extreme use of texture. The surface quality brings the landscapes to life by adding a hyper realistic feel, an accomplishment so impressive to pull of considering the medium in which the artist sculpted “The Web”, extremely thin paper of a Webster dictionary. The artwork is in a three-dimensional plane since it is sculpted but the small additions of windows in the small temple-like structure at the corner of the piece and the deep precipices between mountains add to the illusion of space. These details enhances the sense of depth throughout the art piece by adding small spaces that look as if they are infinite. The star maps on either side of the book covers add to the illusion of space by integrating a galactic background that makes it

Throughout the 17 short stories in Tim Winton’s novella ‘The Turning’, there are a number of different language techniques that Winton has used to enhance the central theme. Some of the main techniques that Winton had used include; colloquial language, inclusive language and intertextuality. Winton had used these language techniques across two stories, Damaged Goods and Long Clear View to make the audience feel/think/ a certain emotion or thought.

fabric was the technique he used for his artwork. In the foreground, there is a cliff,

I am very fond of this work of art. The way every part of it is different and that there is no pattern and nothing is the same really intrudes me. The detail on each figure is incredibly real. The fact that someone did this in today’s world is also extremely interesting. By looking at this piece at first I thought for sure it was from the far past, when I found out it was not and that it was a newer piece I was

Many people prefer short stories to novels because short stories must immediately capture the readers’ attention and pull them into the story. Often the author resolves the conflict in a way that leaves the ending open for interpretation by the reader, thus personalizing the experience. As shown in The Top 20 Literary Quotes About Short Stories, author Lorrie Moore aptly remarked, “A short story is a love affair, a novel is a marriage. A short story is a photograph, a novel is a film.” In the present day world, it has become common for people to strive for equality; however, this could be harmful if taken too far. There would be nothing to make anyone unique, dulling the world of all its wonder. In “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut, the year is 2081, and everyone has been physically altered so all people possess equal abilities. The line, "all this equality was due to the 211th, 212th, and 213th amendments to the constitution," tells the reader that government brought on the equality. Some people are forced to wear weights to tame their physical strength, masks to hide their beauty, and even ear devices to distract them from meaningful thought. The everlasting theme of the story is equality and control. If an outside force capable of controlling citizens’ thoughts, looks, and actions removed all autonomy, all that would remain would be the shells of those individualized people.

The art of visually being able to express an understanding through the use of physical and mental creation is nothing but remarkable. Metalwork is not an easy task and I believe was a stepping-stone into a new way of design. I love looking at textile and texture pieces because of the way it is all layered together. There is a particular way needed to map out where and how each jewel and figure will be placed. These steps seem to be challenging but is all-apart of mastering the art of building a piece. I think that the challenge of design is half the battle but when something beautiful such as The Lindau Gospels cover is created, the dedication and time is all much worth it.

Kadahdin by Marsden Hartley is quite different from the previous work because it is a landscape painting with a minimalist approach. The scenery painted is Mt. Kadahdin, which was an important part of Maine’s landscape that was painted to death by many artists at the time Hartley created this work. Compared to the other paintings of Mt. Kadahdin Hartleys is much bolder because it only has a color palette of four colors, red, white, blue and black. This gives it a very minimalistic feel but still manages be a very bold and profound work. Out of all the paintings in the exhibit, this was the work that caught my attention the most because of the striking use of color. Ironically, when I went up to observe it and realized that only four colors were used, I was shocked. The work does an incredible job of being so vivid and eye catching, while only using four colors total. The composition of the work was almost like any other painting of Mt. Kadahdin at the time, sky laced with clouds, Mt, Kadahhdin being the largest piece of scenery in the work, the patch red grass at the bottom of the mountain along with a calm pond or river. The clouds themselves seem to have no shape; they are giant ovals hovering through the sky. This work with the limited amount of color use comes off vivid from a glance but manages to capture a calm landscape such as the one that surrounds Mt.

Robert Smithson’s Spiral Jetty is a 3ft. 6 in. x 15 ft. x 1,500 ft. Earthwork located in Great Salt Lake, Utah. It was created in April 1970. Located where the rails of the first transcontinental railroad met, it sits near the Golden Spike monument; making it an actual landscape. It’s a giant counterclockwise spiral sculpture made of black rock, earth, algae, and salt crystals. It is said that Smithson used dump trucks and bulldozers to haul in 6,650 tons of earth and rocks to complete the Spiral Jetty. In a 32-minute short color film, he recorded the construction of the Spiral Jetty. Smithson had to acquire land rights, before completing it. Virginia Dwan Gallery of New York gave Smithson a $9,000 grant for a part of the Spiral Jetty’s construction. The rest was financed over a 20 years lease at payments of $100 annually. The first phase of building the Spiral Jetty took about 6 days to complete. Smithson was not completely satisfied with it initially and spent another 3 days changing the shape. 7,000 tons of rock had to be moved during these 3 additional days of work. Smithson died 3 years after completing the Spiral Jetty. It is now owned by the state of Utah, who acquired it in 2011.

After serving in World War II, Richard enrolled in the University of New Mexico where he painted the Albuquerque series, his master thesis. He was taking a flight above the clouds where he saw farm lands and farm roads. Albuquerque is an oil based paint on muslin that follows the idea of abstract thought. Richard is on of the greatest artist ofd the postwar era and many look up to him and his art abilities. I still have a hard time wrapping my mind around the abstract thoughts paintings. However, they are absolutely stunning paintings. They can be seen in all modern places throughout the world. Abstract paintings are taking over the art world for their unique looks. For such an odd painting, art like this make you appreciate the thought behind

For many years, artists have been documenting the beauty of the natural world surrounding them, but few have used the materials given them by nature to create a work of art. Andy Goldsworthy is a sculptor and photographer who creates art out of almost any natural material that the earth provides including ice, snow, sticks, leaves, rocks, sand, clay, etc. A majority of Goldsworthy’s sculptures are ephemeral, resulting in Goldsworthy’s use of photographs as a way to document all of his art. His “approach to the photograph is kept simple, almost routine. All work, good and bad, is documented.

Andy Goldsworthy (Rivers and Tides) he is a very unique artist to start with, he uses medium in his art works that is found within its surroundings and turn it into a work of art. He likes to be always connected with nature, he loves the sea and river in connection with time as his concept. His work are in the patterns of snake like or river like shapes and an egg shape pattern. I like his work because it makes me feel at peace with nature which gives me a relaxing effect especially with the sound of water as a background while watching the art work.

In 1970, Robert Smithson created the “Spiral Jetty” with dump trucks, front-loaders, and a tractor to move the basalt stones and sand. The “Spiral Jetty” is located near the Great Salt Lake of Utah. Smithson created this piece so that the land and the water could meet. This artwork is supposed to change over time in response to the environment. Robert Smithson represents the idea of entropy in the  “Spiral Jetty.” Therefore, this landscape looks different than whenever it was first established. The “Spiral Jetty” is located at a terminal basin, which is a freshwater place with no outlet. Whenever it is done flowing it will evaporate. So the water is dense with minerals causing the high amount of basalt and sand. For this reason, not many plants

What did I find fascinating? I loved how they started their images and ideas in caves in Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa. It was like they were plotting and really getting into detail, and not rushing their work because they knew it was going to take them somewhere far

The Cliff Walk at Pourville, is a painting done by impressionist artist, Claude Monet. This is a piece of art that I would display in my own home. I enjoy this piece for many reasons. First, it reminds me of one of my favorite trips to South Hero, Vermont. This is a small island off the coast of Vermont. At our campground, we went exploring and found this huge cliff that overlooked Lake Champlain. We would go sit there during the day and watch all of the sailboats go by, much like what is going on in this painting. I am also drawn to this piece because I love the water. Sitting next to a large body of water, is so calming and beautiful. It also reminds me of how big this world really is. Lastly, this painting is basically the reason why I try

I summation, I think this piece is truly of note to art historians. Above, I have highlighted some reasons I think this is the case.