Beauty in Nature
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Beauty in Nature
Andy Goldsworthy
Andy Goldsworthy is known for making art out of nature. He says “I am no longer content simply to make objects; instead of placing works upon a stone, I am drawn to the stone itself. I want to explore the space within and around the stone through a touch that is a brief moment in its life” (Goldsworthy, 1994, p. 6).
Goldsworthy, A. (n.d.). Andy Goldworthy [Portrait]. Retrieved from http://www.morning-earth.org/artistnaturalists/an_goldsworthy.html
He is interested in combining and bringing out the different parts of one part of nature. He walks around in nature until he finds something that draws him in. He focuses on all aspects of the elements such as texture, color, and character.
Goldsworthy, A. (n.d.). Pebbles Broken & Scraped [Sculpture]. Retrieved from http://www.morning-earth.org/artistnaturalists/an_goldsworthy.html
In a lot of his works he takes stones and covers them with other elements in nature such as bones, ice, leaves, flowers, sticks, and more. He attaches them together using materials found in nature like clay and water. He also worked with making sculptures out of stones and rocks
Goldsworthy, A. (n.d.). river rock finished with gold leaf [Sculpture]. Retrieved from http://www.morning-earth.org/artistnaturalists/an_goldsworthy.html
Art is temporary
Goldsworthy, A. (n.d.). Icicle Star, joined with saliva [Sculpture]. Retrieved from http://www.morning-earth.org/artistnaturalists/an_goldsworthy.html
Art in nature consists of patterns and texture
Is a flower art?
Vocabulary
Composition-the manner in which the parts of a thing are put together
Construction-the process, art, or manner of building something
Focal point-having central or great importance Three-dimensional-relating to or having the three
dimensions of length, width, and height (ex. Cube)
My source was: Merriam-Webster Children's Dictionary. (2008). London: Dorling Kindersley.
Art Project
Construct a three-dimensional composition with stones as the focal point.
You may use glue or strings to hold your composition together.
Use natural objects to create your three-dimensional composition.
Use effort in creating your composition. Use stones as the focal point in your composition. Can use any objects found in the buckets in the back.
Safety Procedures
Stones and rocks are not to throw at other people.
Sticks are not for poking people.
Clean up any spills with paper towels.
Drawing time (5 minutes)
Bibliography
Goldsworthy, A. (n.d.). Andy Goldworthy [Portrait]. Retrieved from http://www.morning-earth.org/artistnaturalists/an_goldsworthy.html
Goldsworthy, A. (n.d.). Icicle Star, joined with saliva [Sculpture]. Retrieved from http://www.morning-earth.org/artistnaturalists/an_goldsworthy.html
Goldsworthy, A. (n.d.). Pebbles Broken & Scraped [Sculpture]. Retrieved from http://www.morning-earth.org/artistnaturalists/an_goldsworthy.html
Goldsworthy, A. (n.d.). river rock finished with gold leaf [Sculpture]. Retrieved from http://www.morning-earth.org/artistnaturalists/ an_goldsworthy.html