Minimalism
MINIMALISM “SIMPLICITY-‐THE ULTIMATE SOPHISTICATION”
MULTIPLE EFFECTS
RECONSTRUCTION OF VAN DER ROHE’S GERMAN PAVILLION IN BARCELONA
• Also known as ABC art • Started in 1960s & 1970s in NEW YORK • Use of simple & few elements to create
maximum effect • EliminaUng non essenUal forms , elements • Uses simple,elegant designs • OrnamentaUon are quality than quanUty • Incorporated geometric forms in repeUUve pa\erns
“DOING MORE WITH LESS”
ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM
REACTION AGAINST ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM MINIMALISM
Roots Of Minimalist De 1. DE STIJL ART MOVEMENT(1917-‐1930) • Horizontal and verUcal Lines, Rectangular forms • Primary values white,
black, and grey • Primary colours blue,
red, and yellow
2. ARCHITECT VAN DER ROHE • Using modern materials like steel and plates of glass • Having a minimal structural framework • Including lots of open space
3.
TRADITIONAL JAPANESE DESIGN
• Inspired from zen philosphy of japanese tradiUonal culture • Zen philosphy –freedom & essence of living • EssenUal funcUonality,Freedom of movement,Natural cooling, comfort,
durability • Ease of puhng on and off.
MULTIPLE EFFECTS
RECONSTRUCTION OF VAN DER ROHE’S GERMAN PAVILLION IN BARCELONA
• Also known as ABC art • Started in 1960s & 1970s in NEW YORK • Use of simple & few elements to create
maximum effect • EliminaUng non essenUal forms , elements • Uses simple,elegant designs • OrnamentaUon are quality than quanUty • Incorporated geometric forms in repeUUve pa\erns
“DOING MORE WITH LESS”
ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM
REACTION AGAINST ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM MINIMALISM
Roots Of Minimalist De 1. DE STIJL ART MOVEMENT(1917-‐1930) • Horizontal and verUcal Lines, Rectangular forms • Primary values white,
black, and grey • Primary colours blue,
red, and yellow
2. ARCHITECT VAN DER ROHE • Using modern materials like steel and plates of glass • Having a minimal structural framework • Including lots of open space
3.
TRADITIONAL JAPANESE DESIGN
• Inspired from zen philosphy of japanese tradiUonal culture • Zen philosphy –freedom & essence of living • EssenUal funcUonality,Freedom of movement,Natural cooling, comfort,
durability • Ease of puhng on and off.