Minimalism Characteristics

Characteristics of Minimalism

Few artists associated with the movement consider themselves minimalist. The term “minimal” refers to the radical simplification of forms in the works. Having abandoned all representational and symbolic gestures, the final works are often comprised of rigid non-hierarchical geometric planes or forms, relatively monochromatic color palette, and readily accessible industrial and commercial materials.  The works convey monumental presence purely through the properties of the materials, sheer size of the arrangements and their occupation of space.