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minimalism
noun (sometimes initial capital letter)
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minimalism
noun
another name for minimal art
a type of music based on simple elements and avoiding elaboration or embellishment

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Origin of minimalism
First recorded in 1965–70; minimal + -ism
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What does minimalism mean? Minimalism most generally refers to a style or approach that uses a small number of elements. More specifically, it can refer to a type of painting or sculpture (sometimes called minimal art ), music, or other art form that typically uses the simplest and fewest elements with the goal of creating the maximum effect. In this sense, it is sometimes capitalized. The adjective form minimalist can be used to describe such art forms, or more generally to describe a simple style or approach. As a noun, it can be used to refer to an artist who practices Minimalism or, more generally, to a person who favors a simple style or approach. The related adjective minimalistic is used to describe something that is stripped down to its most essential elements or uses only what is needed.