In the late 1960’s to 1970’s artist Robert Smithson explored the topics of entropy, representation and measurement through his non-site works. By arranging and containing material from banal places (Franklin, NJ; quarries in Nevada) in a gallery setting, he set up curious relationships of scale, authorship and authenticity. Smithson’s model encouraged other artists to explore their own relevance to contemporary, outdoor settings; for landscape architects, his legacy demonstrates the value in describing one piece through multiple modes (including print, model, map and photograph).
1968 change to offer = artists investigate and manipulate banal landscapes
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