There are two ways that I can think to define "earth art." Both represent a marriage of geology and art. It can either can be very very ancient or extremely fresh and new. From that idea, I think it's possibe to have art that is not created by humans or humans in an prehistoric form. Most earth art would be composed and displayed outside. Earth art may also be referred to as "earthworks" or "land art."
Some earth art is art by the earth, sculpted by natural phemonmena and discovered by us. Basaltic lava flows along the ocean and fossils arranged in sedimentary strata revealed by erosion are two good examples.
Another type of earth art, one that is made by people, is art of the earth. Some examples could be mudbrick buildings, clay sculptures, stone carvings or styling forests, farmlands and fields in shapes.
Eco-art brings an environmental awareness to the table. Artists may use recycled materials or earth-friendly paint. I think the purpose of this perspective to ask the audience to reexamine how we view the environment and how we interact with nature. The goal, I believe, is to create a new awareness and sensitivity to environmental problems so that they may be addressed.
(http://www.eco-art.org/) for more information and examples.
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