Minimalism

ミニマリズム / 1960s– / Style / Functionalism

Removes elements to maximize the meaning and tension of what remains.

Minimalism — Dan Flavin, Untitled (to Don Judd, Colorist) 1–5, 1987, Tate Modern — Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0 · © Grand Parc—Bordeaux, France from France
Dan Flavin, Untitled (to Don Judd, Colorist) 1–5, 1987, Tate Modern — Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0 · CC BY 2.0 · © Grand Parc—Bordeaux, France from France

At a glance

Visual cues

  • Vast white space
  • Few elements
  • Quiet color
  • Precise spacing

Best used for

  • Focusing attention on a single value
  • Letting quality speak quietly

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Dictionary entry

Type
A light sans-serif or a well-cut serif
Composition
One message, one focal point, wide margins
Material
Nearly achromatic; texture in exactly one place
Caution
Missing information is not minimal. Decide priorities before you cut.
Further study
Dieter Rams / Kenya Hara

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