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Category: 2 (Literature- revolutionary)

Minimalism- Introduction through upper written categories.

These two above written categories, “Milestones- artworks” and “Literature- revolutionary” comprise an essential aspect of the life of this artist. Minimalism is an art style of elite class which played a vital role in Minimalism renaissance movement.

You would know these things in this article:- Minimal art, minimalism in visual art, Literary minimalism, Influences from Japanese tradition & Concepts and design elements.

There are other art movements such as “Fauvism,” “Post-impressionism,” and “Vanitas” which are similar to some extent.

Some artists of Minimalism come from other art styles such as Donald Judd, Richard Serra, Frank Stella, Sol LeWitt, and Carl Andre.

This art movement (Minimalism) has many famous paintings/artworks such as “Red Circle on Black,” “Rainbow Pickett,” and “A primary picture.”

If you see the beauty of these paintings, then “Ifafa” comes at first place which is beautiful, “Grace Kelly,” sometimes comes at the second place due to its demand.

If you (As a/an Minimalism student) really want to read comprehensively then read these sections– “Milestones- artworks (artistic approach)” and “Literature- revolutionary (Other aspects).”

These categories comprise in-depth knowledge, especially- “Milestones- artworks”-A Category.

MINIMALISM was an art movement, and if you want to read about Minimalism comprehensively, then you should also cover its most famous artist– Donald Judd, Richard Serra, Frank Stella, Sol LeWitt, and Carl Andre.

But if you have less time, then you may select- Minimalism Characteristic section.

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  1. What is Minimalism?

Minimalism is an art movement, and the Minimalism artist tries to express artistic thought through Minimalism paintings/artworks.

There are so many artists such as Donald Judd, Richard Serra, and Frank Stella who defined this art style through their artworks such as “Red Circle on Black,” “Rainbow Pickett” and “A primary picture.”

Thus Minimalism is a pastiche of many different art styles such as “Fauvism,” “Post-impressionism,” “Vanitas” etc.

  1. Why is Minimalism still popular today?

There are two things, the demand of Minimalism paintings/artworks and fame of Minimalism artists. Still, there are many artworks which are in huge demand such as “Red Circle on Black,” “Rainbow Pickett” and “Ifafa.”

Still, there are many European exhibitions which display– “Red Circle on Black,” “Ifafa,” “A primary picture.”

These Minimalism paintings show the popularity of this art style. Donald Judd, Carl Andre, and Frank Stella are other factors of its popularity.

  1. What do you think about Minimalism?

Minimalism is an artistic and intellectual art movement which has a complicated history; Minimalism was the way of expression for “Carl Andre,” “Frank Stella,” and “Donald Judd.”

In philosophy and the history of ideas, this art style is very diverse. See category- “Milestones- artworks” and “Literature- revolutionary.”

You would get the depth of this art style, through Minimalism artworks, artists try to emphasize on the free flow of expression.

Artworks of Minimalism artists explore the relationship between celebrity culture (Milestones- artworks) and visual expression (Literature- revolutionary).

  1. What are the features of Minimalism?

This art style is trendy; Minimalism emerged in 1950 as a/an Minimalism movement when there was artistic standoff among European countries.

Some artists such as “Sol LeWitt,” “Donald Judd” and “Carl Andre.”

Actually, if you want to know the features of the Minimalism movement, then you should read about “Donald Judd” and “Richard Serra.” And you may also know it by going through these categories- “Milestones- artworks” and “Literature- revolutionary.”

These categories cover everything comprehensively.

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Minimalism- Introduction of these artists.

1st DONALD JUDD– Donald Judd is the artist of Minimalism art movement who played a vital role in the Minimalism art movement renaissance, the date of birth of this artist is June 3, 1928, and the place of birth is- Pob1.

This artist is known for/as College of William and Mary (American artist associated with minimalism). Due to regional effect, Paintings of this Minimalism artist show resemblance with these areas. The artistic qualification of this artist is- College of William and Mary (American artist associated with minimalism).

But still, it’s a beauty of this Minimalism art movement that you may compare these artworks with each other- “A primary picture,” “Rainbow Pickett,” “Red Circle on Black,” “Grace Kelly” and “Ifafa.”

Notable works:- Untitled, 1977, Münster, Germany & Print Building, Marfa.

Qualification:- College of William and Mary (American artist associated with minimalism).

2nd RICHARD SERRA– The date of birth of Richard Serra is November 2, 1938, this artist was born during the Minimalism period when the Minimalism art movement was on the peak wherein Richard Serra had played a vital role in this art movement.

The date of birth of this artist is NOVEMBER 2, 1938, and the place of birth is- POB2. The artistic qualification of this artist is- University of California, Berkeley (American artist).

Notable works:- Bramme for the Ruhr-District, 1998 & Hours of the Day (1990).

Qualification:- University of California, Berkeley (American artist).

3rd FRANK STELLA– This name also emerged during the Minimalism art movement. The artwork demand of Frank Stella is a little bit lesser than Donald Judd.

But the artworks of this artist (Frank Stella) are also very beautiful. The artistic qualification of this artist is- Phillips Academy in Andover (American painter, sculptor and printmaker).

Notable works:- Stella’s Memantra, 2005, Metropolitan Museum of Art & Detail of BMW 3.0 CLS car-painting, 1976.

Qualification:- Phillips Academy in Andover (American painter, sculptor and printmaker).

4th SOL LEWITT– The artistic qualification of this artist is- School of Visual Arts & Syracuse University (American artist linked to various movements).  Sol LeWitt is the artist of the Minimalism art movement who also played a vital role in the Minimalism art movement renaissance.

The date of birth of this artist is September 9, 1928, and the place of birth is pob4. This artist is known for/as School of Visual Arts & Syracuse University (American artist linked to various movements).

Notable works:- Tower, Figge Art Museum USA 1984 & Black Form Dedicated to the Missing Jews.

Qualification:- School of Visual Arts & Syracuse University (American artist linked to various movements).

5th CARL ANDRE– The date of birth of this artist is September 16, 1935, and the artistic qualification of this artist is- Phillips Academy, Andover, MA (American minimalist artist). The artworks demand of Carl Andre is a little bit lesser than Donald Judd.

But then also, paintings of this Minimalism artist remain in high demand.

Notable works:- Weathering Way 2001 & Radial Arm Saw cut sculpture, 1959.

Qualification:- Phillips Academy, Andover, MA (American minimalist artist).

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