Minimalism
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Minimalism is an art movement characterized by extreme simplicity of form, use of basic geometric shapes, and a focus on the artwork’s physical presence and materials rather than representation or narrative.
All labels observed (5)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Minimalism canonical | 34 |
| minimalism | 3 |
| Purism | 2 |
| Minimal art | 1 |
| Minimalist architecture | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: Minimalism Context triple: [Barnett Newman, influenced, Minimalism]
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Deconstructivism
Deconstructivism is an architectural movement characterized by fragmented forms, non-linear processes of design, and a sense of controlled chaos that challenges traditional notions of harmony and structure.
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The Minimalist Program
The Minimalist Program is a major theoretical framework in generative linguistics, developed by Noam Chomsky, that seeks to explain the properties of human language through the simplest and most economical principles and mechanisms.
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Modern Style
Modern Style is the British variant of Art Nouveau, characterized by its flowing organic lines, stylized floral motifs, and integration of decorative arts into architecture and design.
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Brutalism
Brutalism is an architectural style characterized by stark, geometric forms and extensive use of raw concrete, often conveying a monumental and utilitarian aesthetic.
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International Style
International Style is a modernist architectural movement characterized by functional design, minimal ornamentation, and the use of glass, steel, and concrete in simple geometric forms.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Minimalism Target entity description: Minimalism is an art movement characterized by extreme simplicity of form, use of basic geometric shapes, and a focus on the artwork’s physical presence and materials rather than representation or narrative.
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A.
Deconstructivism
Deconstructivism is an architectural movement characterized by fragmented forms, non-linear processes of design, and a sense of controlled chaos that challenges traditional notions of harmony and structure.
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B.
The Minimalist Program
The Minimalist Program is a major theoretical framework in generative linguistics, developed by Noam Chomsky, that seeks to explain the properties of human language through the simplest and most economical principles and mechanisms.
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C.
Modern Style
Modern Style is the British variant of Art Nouveau, characterized by its flowing organic lines, stylized floral motifs, and integration of decorative arts into architecture and design.
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D.
Brutalism
Brutalism is an architectural style characterized by stark, geometric forms and extensive use of raw concrete, often conveying a monumental and utilitarian aesthetic.
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E.
International Style
International Style is a modernist architectural movement characterized by functional design, minimal ornamentation, and the use of glass, steel, and concrete in simple geometric forms.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
art movement
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visual arts style ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Agnes Martin
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Carl Andre ⓘ Dan Flavin ⓘ Donald Judd ⓘ Frank Stella ⓘ Robert Morris ⓘ Sol LeWitt ⓘ Tony Smith ⓘ |
| developedFrom |
Abstract expressionism
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surface form:
Abstract Expressionism
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| emergedIn |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| emergedInPeriod |
1960s
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late 1950s ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
relationship between artwork, viewer, and space
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viewer’s direct experience of the object ⓘ |
| exhibitedAt |
Dwan Gallery, New York
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Green Gallery, New York ⓘ Museum of Modern Art ⓘ
surface form:
Museum of Modern Art, New York
Tate Modern ⓘ
surface form:
Tate Modern, London
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| hasCharacteristic |
avoidance of narrative content
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avoidance of representation ⓘ clarity of structure ⓘ emphasis on materials themselves ⓘ emphasis on objecthood ⓘ extreme simplicity of form ⓘ focus on physical presence of the artwork ⓘ impersonality ⓘ industrial appearance ⓘ reduction of detail ⓘ repetition of simple forms ⓘ use of basic geometric shapes ⓘ use of modular units ⓘ use of monochrome or limited color palettes ⓘ |
| hasKeyText |
Notes on Sculpture
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Specific Objects ⓘ |
| influenced |
contemporary design
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contemporary installation art ⓘ contemporary sculpture ⓘ interior design aesthetics ⓘ |
| opposedTo |
gestural painting
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illusionistic space in painting ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Conceptual art
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Minimal music ⓘ Minimalist architecture ⓘ Postminimalism ⓘ |
| theorizedBy |
Donald Judd
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Robert Morris ⓘ |
| usesMaterial |
aluminum
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fluorescent light tubes ⓘ industrial materials ⓘ plywood ⓘ steel ⓘ |
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Referenced by (41)
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