Spiral Jetty

Definition

Spiral Jetty is an iconic earthwork sculpture created by artist Robert Smithson in 1970. It is located in the Great Salt Lake, Utah, and consists of a massive spiral-shaped jetty made from rocks, mud, and salt crystals.

Related terms

Earthworks:

Large-scale sculptures or installations created using natural materials found in the environment.

Land art: Artistic movement that emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s, focusing on creating artworks directly in nature.

Environmental art: Artworks that engage with environmental issues or interact with the natural world.