Exploring Art

Chapter 1: Art in Your World

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Courtauld Institute of Art, London, England

You've seen examples of how artists get inspiration from a variety of sources. Artists may use materials from nature as well as depict it. Andy Goldsworthy, for example, uses nature to create his artworks, such as the one shown in your textbook. View more work by this nontraditional sculptor by clicking on the Courtauld Institute's link above.

Consider the relationship between art and the environment. What in your world could you use to create art? Write down the different materials you could use. Create a sketch to show how the finished artwork might look.

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