minimalism
A style of art that emphasises extreme simplicity of formA style of art that emphasises extreme simplicity of form.
» He enjoys the pared-down simplicity of minimalism.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)A style of art that emphasises extreme simplicity of form.
минимали́змminimalízm
мінімалі́змminimalízm
an art movement in sculpture and painting that began in the 1950s and emphasized extreme simplification of form and color
(countable, uncountable)A style of music that emphasises extreme simplicity of rhythms and melodic forms to achieve a trancelike effect.
минимали́змminimalízm
мінімалі́змminimalízm
(countable, uncountable)Of simple living, the intentional reduction of material possessions and distractions.
Examples
2 sentencesHe enjoys the pared-down simplicity of minimalism.
Are you into minimalism?
Translations
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Forms
plural: minimalisms| Singular | minimalism |
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- an art movement in sculpture and painting that began in the 1950s and emphasized extreme simplification of form and color:minimal artreductivism
Word family
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