“Minimalism is defined by the rightness of what is there and by the richness with which this is experienced.”
Minimalism emerged in the late 1950s. It flourished in the 1960s and 1970s. The development of minimalism is linked to that of conceptual art (which also flourished in the 1960s and 1970s). Both movements challenged the existing structures for making, disseminating, and viewing art and argued that the importance given to the art object is misplaced and leads to a rigid and elitist art world that only the privileged few can afford to enjoy.
Most people are today familiar with the concept of minimalism, which involves stripping things down to their most basic form. It can be applied to anything from art and lifestyle to architecture and interior design.
Minimalism is very similar to modern design and involves using the bare essentials to create a simple and uncluttered space. It’s characterized by simplicity, clean lines, and a monochromatic palette with color used as an accent. It usually combines an open floor plan, lots of light, and functional furniture, and it focuses on the shape, color, and texture of just a handful of essential elements.