Andy Goldsworthy is well known for his contemporary nature artworks that he lovingly calls ‘earth works’. The majority of Goldsworthy’s art is created using found materials in nature as well as the surrounding area to create visual pieces that are not meant to last forever, but simply as long as nature allows it. His art can be easily classified as formalism, considering that his works are created using found materials in nature and are typically highly abstract. Since formalists typically focus on the abstract his work falls easily into that category with a more laid back attitude. Goldsworthy does not create his art to last, but they often have heavy expressive connotations.

Andy Goldsworthy is a stunning artist who is known for his intricate works. Most of his known pieces are displayed outside, due to the fact that the majority of them are large and involve nature, making it fitting to be placed outside. That being said Goldsworthy has made many artworks that have been displayed in galleries such as drawing, photos, and smaller sculptures. These works are more ‘traditional’ art than his outdoor sculptures but are just as beautiful. I personally feeling as though his artwork keeps the same intention and meaning whether it is inside or outside. Each one is unique but that just makes it even more beautiful.

In this reading by Sylvan Barnet, we learn how to write a review of an art exhibition. Barnet descries the intricacies of writing an art review for different types of works. How no review will be written the same as another and how certain works must be described and seen by the majority of those who view it. Barnet creates a checklist for writing a review the contains all the necessary details that an author would need to include to create a valuable review. I personally enjoyed Barnet’s explanations and followed their guidelines very easily.

Quite honestly, I believe that every art has ‘significant form’ because every artwork is made with qualities that embody form. Art can relate to everything and everyone, giving it a ‘form’ for whomever views or feels it. Barrett brings up multiple types of forms in this chapter but the one thing they all have in common is art. Everything that wishes to be art is art.