S4 Art Additional Art Pieces Flashcards
(150 cards)
Made “Making Earth” Helen & Newton Harrison
an early example of the Harrisons’ environmentally impactful work “Making Earth”
When was “Making Earth” first performed 1970
How many times did the Harrisons recreate “Making Earth” Many times
What did “Making Earth” consist of The production of rich soil
Why did the Harrisons feel the need to create the work “Making Earth” They created it after understanding that topsoil was endangered worldwide
What materials did the Harrisons use to create the rich soil in “Making Earth” sand
clay
Describe the process the Harrisons followed to create the soil in “Making Earth” gathered the materials
mixed them
What did the Harrisons consider as indicators of the soil’s richness after completing the process in “Making Earth” richness of the soil was indicated by its rich
forest-floor smell and its ability to be tasted
Made the series “Survival Pieces” Helen & Newton Harrison
Series produced for museums between 1970 and 1972 “Survival Pieces”
the main concept behind the Harrisons’ “Survival Pieces” a living ecosystem for a predetermined period of time
Made “Spiral Jetty” Robert Smithson
Organisms that the Harrisons tried to create living ecosystems for in their “Survival” series fish
trees
How did the Harrisons’ “Survival” works emphasize the interrelations among organisms and climate conditions By creating highly specific and localized living conditions
Why did the Harrisons believe that the concept of a truly closed ecosystem was a fallacy their “Survival” pieces were created for short-term durations (two or three months)
which did not account for the complexities and interactions inherent in ecosystems
Made “The Lagoon Cycle” Helen & Newton Harrison
What significant change in the Harrisons’ approach is noted with “The Lagoon Cycle” The change involved shifting from short-term “Survival” pieces to a more ambitious exploration of ecosystems across the entire Pacific Rim
What crab species was used in “The Lagoon Cycle” Crap species native to Sri Lanka
How long did “The Lagoon Cycle” project occupy the Harrisons 1972-1984
What kind of environment did “The Lagoon Cycle” simulate It simulated an indoor estuary
How did “The Lagoon Cycle” transform from its original concept It evolved into a larger exploration of ecosystems across the Pacific Rim
WHat was the original plan for “The Lagoon Cycle” To cultivate the Scylla serrata
or mud crab
Scylla serrata is mud crab