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Things like anatomy and drawing and design and color had pretty much been drop-kicked out of the curriculum in the '70s, when I was studying art, in favor of abstraction and minimalism.
David Small

Meaning of "minimalism" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MINIMALISM

minimalism  [ˈmɪnɪməˌlɪzəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MINIMALISM

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Minimalism is a noun.
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WHAT DOES MINIMALISM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Minimalism

In the visual arts and music, minimalism is a style that uses pared-down design elements. Minimalism in the arts began in post–World War II Western Art, most strongly with American visual arts in the 1960s and early 1970s. Prominent artists associated with minimalism include Donald Judd, John McCracken, Agnes Martin, Dan Flavin, Robert Morris, Anne Truitt, and Frank Stella. It derives from the reductive aspects of Modernism and is often interpreted as a reaction against Abstract expressionism and a bridge to Postminimal art practices. Minimalism in music features repetition and iteration such as those of the compositions of La Monte Young, Terry Riley, Steve Reich, Philip Glass, and John Adams. Minimalist compositions are sometimes known as systems music. The term "minimalist" often colloquially refers to anything that is spare or stripped to its essentials. It has also been used to describe the plays and novels of Samuel Beckett, the films of Robert Bresson, the stories of Raymond Carver, and the automobile designs of Colin Chapman.

Definition of minimalism in the English dictionary

The definition of minimalism in the dictionary is a type of music based on simple elements and avoiding elaboration or embellishment. Other definition of minimalism is design or style in which the simplest and fewest elements are used to create the maximum effect.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MINIMALISM


brutalism
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capitalism
ˈkæpɪtəˌlɪzəm
colonialism
kəˈləʊnɪəˌlɪzəm
embolism
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formalism
ˈfɔːməˌlɪzəm
imperialism
ɪmˈpɪərɪəˌlɪzəm
journalism
ˈdʒɜːnəˌlɪzəm
liberalism
ˈlɪbərəˌlɪzəm
literalism
ˈlɪtərəˌlɪzəm
materialism
məˈtɪərɪəˌlɪzəm
metabolism
mɪˈtæbəˌlɪzəm
nationalism
ˈnæʃənəˌlɪzəm
Orientalism
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photojournalism
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professionalism
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realism
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socialism
ˈsəʊʃəˌlɪzəm
surrealism
səˈrɪəˌlɪzəm
symbolism
ˈsɪmbəˌlɪzəm
vandalism
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Synonyms and antonyms of minimalism in the English dictionary of synonyms

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简约风格
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minimalismo
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minimalism
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अतिसूक्ष्मवाद
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بساطتها
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минимализм
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minimalismo
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minimalism
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minimalisme
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Minimalisme
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Minimalismus
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ミニマリズム
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미니멀리즘
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Minimalism
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tối giản
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உச்சநிலை எளிமையை
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न्यूनतावाद
75 millions of speakers

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minimalizm
70 millions of speakers

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minimalismo
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minimalizm
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мінімалізм
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minimalism
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μινιμαλισμό
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minimalisme
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minimalism
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minimalisme
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about minimalism

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7 QUOTES WITH «MINIMALISM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word minimalism.
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Ann Beattie
Also minimalism is a term that all of us who share so little in common and who are lumped together as minimalists are not terribly happy with.
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Madison Smartt Bell
Hemingway's minimalism is based on the psychological mechanics of repression. An echo of his approach can be detected in a favorite trope of 1980s minimalists: a pattern of reference to dire secrets and hidden wounds these authors didn't realize they were supposed to have imagined.
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Harrison Birtwistle
Minimalism now is a reaction to what came before. It's absolutely of its time. Music moved into the set theory thing, and moved out of it.
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Sol LeWitt
Minimalism wasn't a real idea - it ended before it started.
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Susan Minot
Minimalism has a connotation of being reductive, and not in the best way. 'Brevetist' is a better term. I'm trying to be as concise as possible and still getting across to the reader. When information is delivered in that way, it is very satisfying to me.
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David Small
Things like anatomy and drawing and design and color had pretty much been drop-kicked out of the curriculum in the '70s, when I was studying art, in favor of abstraction and minimalism.
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La Monte Young
I have my own definition of minimalism, which is that which is created with a minimum of means.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MINIMALISM»

Discover the use of minimalism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to minimalism and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Minimalism: Origins
The term Minimalism appeared in the mid-1960s, primarily with reference to the stripped down sculpture of artists like Donald Judd. This volume investigates the origins of Minimalism in post-war American culture.
Edward Strickland, 1993
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Understanding Minimalism
This book, first published in 2005, introduces the principles and techniques of the Minimalist Program in generative syntax.
Norbert Hornstein, Jairo Nunes, Kleanthes K. Grohmann, 2005
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Minimalism: Live a Meaningful Life
Instead of finding their passions, they pacified themselves with ephemeral indulgences, inducing a cocaine-like high that didn't last far past the checkout line.And then, after a set of life-changing events, they discovered minimalism, ...
Joshua Fields Millburn, 2011
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Minimalism: Art and Polemics in the Sixties
This sourcebook features an excellent selection of nearly 300 color and b&w images to illustrate the surprising variety of the work.
James Meyer, 2004
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Minimalism: Designing Simplicity
Divided into four parts this book traces the development of minimalism, defines the four types of minimalism in interaction design, looks at how to apply it and finishes with some conclusions.
Hartmut Obendorf, 2009
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Minimalism
The book also looks at the varied types of criticism and interpretation to which Minimalism has been subjected over the years. It ends by discussing how Minimalism continues to inform the work of contemporary artists.
David Batchelor, 1997
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Minimalism and Fashion: Reduction in the Postmodern Era
Minimalism and Fashion is the first book to examine the minimalist movement in fashion while addressing its confluence with and divergence from similar currents in art, architecture, and design.
Elyssa Dimant, 2010
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Minimalism: Art of Circumstance
Illustrated with works ranging from small-scale sculpture to massive earthworks, the text traces the trends Minimalism succeeded and preceded.
Kenneth Baker, 1988
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Minimalism Beyond the Nurnberg Funnel
This volume presents fourteen major contributions to the current theory and practice of minimalism.
John Millar Carroll, Society for Technical Communication, 1998
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Linguistic Minimalism : Origins, Concepts, Methods, and ...
This is a self-contained introduction to the Minimalist Program for linguistic theory, the boldest and most radical version of Noam Chomsky's naturalistic approach to language.
Cedric Boeckx, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MINIMALISM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term minimalism is used in the context of the following news items.
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It's nuts how far the original iPhone was ahead of the competition
First released on June 29th, 2007, the iPhone wasn't the first smartphone by any means, but its clean minimalism, full-front touchscreen display, ... «Cult of Mac, Jul 15»
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Ico's original script contained more mother-daughter angst
One of the PlayStation 2's very best games, Ico was all the more effective for its minimalism. It was a platform game that pared that genre back ... «Den Of Geek, Jul 15»
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Which 2016 Candidate Has the Worst Logo
One thing is certain, given the language of 2016 campaign graphics: This one is the most original given its minimalism and versatility. «Politico, Jul 15»
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6 Reasons Why Matt Fraction's Hawkeye Is One of Marvel's Greatest …
... on increasing realism and hyper-detail—to create a gorgeous look, and that minimalism combined with Aja's masterful visual storytelling that ... «io9, Jul 15»
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Studio Movie Grill highlights 69th St. revitalization
The interior has a mid-century style that gives a nod to the movement of sleek minimalism. Schultz said this luxury theater is going to be the ... «The Delaware County Daily Times, Jul 15»
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'Conran on Color' distills the design legend's color theory
Sometimes it's about minimalism —a deliberate nod to midcentury-modern interiors "with their defiant rejection of superficial decoration" (the ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
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Believe the Hype: A Quick Drive of the 2016 Mazda Miata
Inside, the interior offers a surprising number of creature comforts, but it's still an exercise in minimalism. It doesn't feel like corners were cut so ... «The Cheat Sheet, Jul 15»
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Nordic Apartment | Urban Minimalism
Minimalism is a growing trend these days, with an increasing number of people striving for a simpler existence. Many are decluttering their ... «Nordic Style Magazine, Jul 15»
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20 photos that creatively utilize negative space
Much of what we saw encompassed varying styles of minimalism, with a clean touch and just a splash of color. Chris Phillips, Mashable's vice ... «Mashable, Jul 15»
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Deadly climbs, ice and a 13775ft peak: is the GTT the world's …
It's an exercise in minimalism – and that we can do a lot more things under just human power than we think these days.” After Gonzales did the ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Minimalism [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/minimalism>. May 2024 ».
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