minimalism

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A school of abstract painting and sculpture that emphasizes extreme simplification of form, as by the use of basic shapes and monochromatic palettes of primary colors, objectivity, and anonymity of style.

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Use of the fewest and barest essentials or elements, as in the arts, literature, or design.

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A style of music marked by extreme simplification of rhythms, patterns, and harmonies, prolonged chordal or melodic repetitions, and often a trancelike effect.

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A style of art that emphasises extreme simplicity of form.

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A style of music that emphasises extreme simplicity of rhythms and melodic forms to achieve a trancelike effect.

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an art movement in sculpture and painting that began in the 1950s and emphasized extreme simplification of form and color