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The
subject matter of a work of art does not necessarily speak for itself.
Coinciding with the unconventional practices of Zero, Minimal art
emerged in the United States in the 1960s. And the Minimalism movement
spread over Europe as well. Minimalists eliminated subjectivity and
illusions from their works, based on a belief that art is reality
in itself, instead of being a means of expression. In order to achieve
anonymity, industrial materials were often incorporated in their works.
Particularly notable is that great importance is placed on the relationship
between objects and spaces.
If minimal art is to be defined as art that exists as objects, Conceptual
art that prevailed in the late 1960s can be defined as art that attaches
paramount importance to concept. Considering artists’ thinking as
works of art, Conceptualists avoided the use of materials as much
as possible, and created their works with immaterial elements, such
as letters and symbols.
Works from these movements may appear especially difficult to understand.
Yet, subject matter will be discovered as we observe, contemplating
the relationship between objects and spaces, and between concepts
and objects. |
Artists:
Daniel Buren, Andre Cadere, Joseph Kosuth, Charlotte Posenenske,
Robert Ryman and more |
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Charlotte
Posenenske《Eight Reliefs from Series C》1967 |
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photos:
DaimlerChrysler Art Collection |
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