Surviving the Dust Bowl and the Contemporary Artists

1. Write a minium of 350 words summary covering the facts about the Great American Dust Bowl. And put your impressions on how life was for the farmers living in the area during this time. 2. Describe and outline how humans view of and relationship with nature has changed through our history beginning with the prehistoric era to present. What were the general causes of these changes? 3. List at least 3 artists or writers who were the early voices of conservation during the turn of the century when conservation was the furthest concept from the consciousness of the general public. 4. Pick one of Andy Goldsworthy’s installations describe it, the materials used, is it ephemeral or permanent and give your impressions of why you chose that particular piece and any meaning it may have for you.