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Minimal Art

Definition:

Minimal art, also known as minimalism, refers to a visual art movement that emerged in the late 1950s as a reaction against the complexity and expressive qualities of abstract expressionism. It is characterized by its simplicity, geometric forms, and primary colors.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1:

A style of visual art that strives to expose the essence or essentials of an object by eliminating any non-essential forms, features, or concepts.

Example Sentence: The museum displayed an astonishing piece of minimal art: a white canvas with a single black dot on it.

Sense 2:

A movement that expanded beyond visual arts, influencing music, design, architecture, and even lifestyle choices.

Example Sentence: This architectural masterpiece demonstrates minimal art principles through its clean lines and absence of embellishments.

Related Products:

Explore these books on minimal art:

• Minimal Art: A Critical Anthology
• Minimalism: Art and Polemics in the Sixties