Global Aesthetics, Modernism & Postmodernism

The Rise of Minimalism: Less as More in Art and Design

Minimalism emerged in the mid-20th century as both a reaction and a refinement—challenging the excesses of abstract expressionism while distilling the essence of form, space, and material. Its mantra, “less is more,” popularized by architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, reshaped the language of art and design into one of restraint, clarity, and quiet power. […]