Definition:
A style or technique that is characterized by extreme spareness and simplicity.
Where all minimalism can be shown?
Minimalism can be shown in music, art, literature, design and architecture etc..
What is the purpose of minimalism?
Minimalism is for focusing what is important and sticking to the essentials.
Maximalism vs Minimalism:
Minimalism-Focus in Pictures:
Anything we want to show we focus that in whole picture.
Examples:
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| Picture representing the dream of a fisherman |
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| Picture representing leaf in autumn |
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| Picture focusing the flower and the bee by blurring the background. |
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| Picture focusing king fisher fight birds. |
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| Picture focusing the brand of a car. |
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| Picture focusing wire with green blurred background. |
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| Player in focus. |
Minimalism-Less is more:
- Simplicity is preferable to complexity.
- Doing more with less which is less complicated and more appreciated.
Applications:
The application of "less is more" can be seen in the works of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
Works of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe:
Brno Chair:
Uses a single C-shaped steel for both armrest and weight support.
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| Less is more. |
Barcelona Pavilion:
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| Less is more. |
Edith Farnsworth House:
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| Less is more. |
Crown Hall :
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| Less is more. |
New National Gallery:
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| Less is more. |
Interior Design:
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| Less is more. |
Seagram Building:
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| Less is more. |
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