This book re-examines British art from 1966-1979 by centering landscape and nature within avant-garde movements. It explores how artists, during a period of significant cultural and political upheaval, shifted their focus from gallery spaces to the natural environment. The book covers diverse practices including sculpture, performance, photography, film, Minimalism, and Conceptual art, all engaging with the genre of landscape. It features works by prominent artists such as Andy Goldsworthy, Richard Long, and Susan Hiller, among many others.

The book is presented as a significant re-reading of a specific period in British art history, focusing on the underappreciated role of landscape. The scope of artists and practices included suggests a comprehensive overview of the Land Art movement in Britain. The inclusion of diverse media and conceptual approaches indicates a scholarly examination of artistic innovation during a transformative era. The framing suggests an academic yet accessible approach to understanding the avant-garde's engagement with the natural world.