This influence led De Maria into using simple geometric shapes and industrially manufactured materials such as stainless steel and aluminum--materials which are also characteristic of Minimal art. In the mid 1960s, he became involved in various artistic activities.
This influence led De Maria into. This influence was using simple geometric shapes. This influence was using industrially manufactured materials such as stainless steel and aluminum. Materials. In the mid 1960s, he became involved in various artistic activities. These materials are also characteristic of Minimal art.