1960 –
Age of Post-Colonialism

Smithson, Spiral Jetty, 1970

 

Robert Smithson, Spiral Jetty, 1970 (Great Salt Lake, Utah)

Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Shana Gallagher-Lindsay

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Bill Hudson wrote on Tuesday, January 18, 2011

I love the idea of being able to physically experience this artwork rather than just viewing it in a passive manner

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Earth Art<br>Smithsons Spiral Jetty
Great Salt Lake, Utah, United States
1970

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