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Read the passage and answer the questions.
In land art, the natural world becomes a work of art, often beyond our imagination.
Land
artists add only a few touches to nature and let it complete the artwork.
What’s special
about land art is that it’s not made to last.
Rain,
wind, plants, sunlight, and other natural elements change it.
wind, plants, sunlight, and other natural elements change it.
Sā Ladakh in
Disko Valley near Leh, India is a good example.
Disko Valley near Leh, India is a good example.
High in the
mountains, artists have used the land to tell stories.
They created rivers
out of
colorful fabrics and old clothes.
colorful fabrics and old clothes.
As the days passed, some
wore out, reminding us that art doesn’t last forever.
wore out, reminding us that art doesn’t last forever.
By walking,
feeling, hearing, touching, and smelling the land art, viewers
can understand the artists’ intentions and interpret the art for
themselves.
feeling, hearing, touching, and smelling the land art, viewers
can understand the artists’ intentions and interpret the art for
themselves.
Even if the
art doesn’t last forever, the memories
and feelings it gives us will.
and feelings it gives us will.
River of Sweat
by Anshu Singh
Q
What are the differences between land art and museum art?
Museum art typically includes traditional materials such as paper, metal,
or plastic, while land art includes natural materials.
Also, museum art
can last a long time, but land art constantly changes due to natural
can last a long time, but land art constantly changes due to natural
forces.