Minimalist Design History

Minimalist Design History. Minimalist architecture that was emerging was not a new architectural form. Early 1920s until the shine back in 1990′s, was present with a trigger factor, the interpretation and application of “simplicity” is typical, from one architect to another architect.Actually, Le Corbusier and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe are two of the many architects who give the color effect of simplicity (simplicity), which significantly in the dynamics of minimalist architecture from the past until now.

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An art critic in the book’s Juan Carlos Rego Minimalism: Design Source reveals, minimalistsculpture, interior, architecture, fashion, and music. However, early growth and the growth drivers of the minimalist style in various fields are typical and can not be generalized. architecture design is an approach that reflects the aesthetic of simplicity. The phenomenon is growing in various fields, such as painting.

Minimalist in painting and sculpture known as Minimal Art, ABC Art, or Cool Art. Arc of simplicity minimal art can be perceived from the expression of the painter Frank Stella: “What you see is what you see.

Minimal art developed in the Americas in the 1960s as a reaction to the flow of abstract-expressionism that dominated the art world in the 1950s. Abstract-expressionism exposeexposing minimal art universal values through abstract and geometric shapes in mathematical composition. individual emotional value.

Minimalist in architectural emphasize the things that are essential and functional. Elementary geometric forms without ornament or decoration into his character. Referring to the opinion of Carlos Rego, it can be said of minimalist architecture began to grow in the early 20th century known as the modern century, the century which enlivened many advances as a result of the industrial revolution.

Innovation of various materials such as steel, concrete, and glass, standardization, and efficiency gives new challenges in the design world. Various ideas put forward at the local architects in Europe and America. At that time they had been trying to find new architecture format that reflects the spirit time to try maninggalkan influence of classical architecture. (“Ragam Inspirsi Fasad Rumah Minimalis”, Reyhan Arrasuli, things. 18-19).

Some groups who interpret the architect’s progress day by maintaining the spirit of the decorative design of classical architecture, but using nonklasik motive. Example, Art Deco architecture of the 1920s.

There also are exploring the pure geometric shapes and antidekorasi, as seen in the work of Le Corbusier in the 1920s. There also are exploring the integration progress of industry, technology in architecture, and antidekorasi, as seen in the work of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Two of the last group which implies form of elementary, functional, and antidekorasi this could be called a minimalist architectural design.

Over time, the integration of industrial and technological progress in building architecture dominate the architectural development. Her presence is felt in various parts of the world makes it dubbed as the International Style.