Civilisation: Forum

A conservation picture; recent historical research suggests that early Easter Island people were heavily engaged in statue building, which resulted in the loss of all trees on the island. This in turn led to both an environmental and cultural collapse. In some parts of the world today, there is much talk of clearing land, without thought of the future consequences. Acrylic on 76.2 x 60.96 cm canvas. This original painting is in a private collection.

Artist/Photographer: Michael H Wilson

Category: Art | World Culture

Uploaded: 28 February 2008

Viewed: 57

Keywords: Abstract,people,culture,conservation,statue,yellow,orange

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