Minimalism.

What does minimalism mean in art?

• It can be seen as extending the abstract idea that art should have its own reality and not be an imitation of some other thing. The medium, (or material) from which it is made, and the form of the work is the reality.

Some Examples

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main characteristics of minimalism art

• Repetition of simple geometric forms, like lines or squares.
• Early works tended to be monochromatic, or a limited palette of one or a few closely related colors.
• Many minimalist works are hard-edged, with clear, precise transitions between areas of color.

What caused minimalism

• It emerged in New York in the early 1960s among artists who were self-consciously renouncing recent art they thought had become stale and academic. A wave of new influences and rediscovered styles led younger artists to question conventional boundaries between various media.

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Minimalist Artists, Architects and Designers

• Fred Sandback, sculptor.
• Richard Serra, sculptor and video artist
• Frank Stella, painter and print maker
• Anne Truitt, sculptor.
• Jack Youngerman, painter
• Carl Andre, sculptor
• Al Held, painter.