land art

American  

noun

1. earth art.

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Etymology

Origin of land art

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Contemporary land art expands beyond traditional outdoor sites, with artists like Delcy Morelos creating earthworks within museum settings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

The artwork struck a chord with some curators, who recognized that Williams was advancing a version of land art from the 1970s.

From New York Times • Mar. 22, 2024

Charles A. Birnbaum, the foundation’s president and CEO, said the work was a milestone in the land art movement.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 29, 2024

And when’s the last time land art made you laugh out loud?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2023

What is thy name and of what land art thou and how camest thou hither?

From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 07 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir