Characterized by extreme spareness and simplicity; using the smallest possible amount of elements, color, detail, or decoration. It emphasizes 'less is more' philosophy in art, design, lifestyle, or approach.
From 'minimal' (the least possible amount) + the suffix -ist (one who practices or advocates). The term emerged in the 1960s to describe an art movement that stripped away all non-essential elements, focusing on pure form, color, and space.
Think MINIMAL + IST = someone who believes in the minimal approach! It's the 'less is more' philosophy taken to an extreme. Imagine a room with just one chair, white walls, and nothing else - that's minimalist design. In art, life, or music, minimalists strip away everything except the absolute essentials.
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