Cities Quote by Robert Smithson
“From the top of the quarry cliffs, one could see the New Jersey suburbs bordered by the New York City skyline.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The New Jersey Suburbs” in *A Sedimentation of the Mind*, 1970
Viewing the quarry cliffs reveals the juxtaposition of industrial landscape and urban sprawl, highlighting human impact on nature.
In simple terms: Cliffs show city and nature together.
Notice how environments shape perception.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- photography
- urban planning
- environmental education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this view say about progress?
- How do you feel about human alteration of nature?
May romanticize industrial decay.