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Minimalism: Kasimir Malevich
Minimalism: Kasimir Malevich
Minimalism: Kasimir Malevich
The movement was heavily criticised by a number of important art critics and historians. For instance, Michael
Fried's critical article "In Art and Objecthood" (Artforum in June 1967), strongly criticised its "theatricality".
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The term "minimalist" is often applied colloquially to designate anything which is spare or stripped to its
essentials. It has also been used to describe the plays and novels of Samuel Beckett, the films of Robert Bresson,
the stories of Raymond Carver, and even the automobile designs of Colin Chapman. The word was first used in
English in the early 20th century to describe the Mensheviks.
Minimalist design
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shapes, harmonious colors, natural textures, open-plan spatial arrangements, neat and straight components,
clean finishes, flat or nearly flat roofs, large windows and satisfying negative spaces.
In minimalist architecture, design elements convey the message of simplicity. The basic geometric forms,
elements without decoration, simple materials and the repetitions of structures represent a sense of order and
essential quality. The movement of natural light in buildings reveals simple and clean spaces. In late 19th
century as the arts and crafts movement began to be popular in Britain, people valued the attitude of truth to
materials, with respect to the profound and innate characteristics of materials. Minimalist architects humbly
'listen to figure,' seeking essence and simplicity by rediscovering the valuable qualities in simple and common
materials.
Neo-Minimalism
Postminimalism
Walls
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such as a large closet that is covered by reflective mirror doors made in a way to accent the design.
Windows
Floors
Furniture
Accessories
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How to Make My Home Have a Minimalist Look
The minimalist look is a way to de-clutter the home
as well as spend less on decor pieces and
furniture. Minimalism is defined as
"uncomplicated," "basic" and "simple," and
besides saving you cash, a minimalist home is
easy to clean and keep up with, as there are no
piles of clutter collecting dust around your home.
The minimalist look is also pleasing to the eye,
whereas looking at piles of clutter every day can
end up causing unnecessary stress. Remember to
think about what essentials a room requires to
function, and do away with everything else.
Instructions
1. Use subtle colors for any painting that is required. Though the minimalist look can include color, such as
a bright red tablecloth accent, the overall color scheme for each room should feature subdued neutral
earth tones such as tan, cream, brown, blue, gray and green colors.
2. Use the minimum number of furniture pieces needed for each room. For example, a living room would
be composed of a sofa, a smaller sofa or chair, a coffee table, television and a few lamps. Use a
minimalist entertainment unit to house your television and other entertainment equipment pieces; look
for one with minimal shelving that doesn't feature a lot of cabinets or embellishments. Keep a bed,
nightstand, bureau and perhaps another small table or bookshelf in your bedroom, or even less if
desired.
3. Leave the walls bare save for one or two framed pictures, photos, tapestries or other wall decor per
wall. The walls should be solid colors free from stenciling, murals or other embellishments. Use solid-color
drapes, curtains or blinds on the windows in earth tone hues.
4. Keep all surfaces clear of clutter with with minimal decoration. Refrain from allowing letters or
paperwork to pile up on tables, as well as stacks of books or lots of knick-knacks and framed pictures.
Surfaces should be kept clean and feature one decor piece at most, such as one framed image or a
vase filled with cut flowers.
5. Keep the floors clear with the exception of furniture. As with all flat surfaces in your home, refrain from
letting clutter, such as toys, books and magazines, pile up on the floor around your home.
6. Utilize storage compartments. Keeping a clutter-free apartment or home means sorting and eventually
finding spaces for items, as well as remembering where items are once you have found a place for
them. Keep lists inside cabinet doors as reminders of what is contained within particular storage spaces.
A minimalist look is commonly used nowadays for it is simple and elegant and also provides ease for doing
activities, but there are disadvantages about this type of style, especially in bedroom like:
Lack of Warmth
Of course, your bedroom should cater to your tastes, but while some see the starkness of a minimalist room as a
calming and inviting oasis, others might see it as cold and uninspired. The lack of color, print and texture that is
common in these spaces can give the illusion of being unwelcoming or even boring. Because these types of
rooms rarely feature excess furniture or items, these spaces are usually reserved for simply sleeping and relaxing,
which means the room might get as much use as other rooms.
"Creature Comforts"
A bedroom space is supposed to be a cozy retreat from the outside world. In a minimalist bedroom, the space
is stripped down to the most basic of furnishings, which means that there is little room for "creature comforts,"
such as a television, books, decorative accessories or other items that make a space warm and inviting. If you
do want these items in your room, you would have to hide them somewhere in the space, making them less
convenient and accessible.
Maintenance
While many rooms feature a bold accent color, one of the most commonly seen colors in minimalist decor is
white. Sometimes cream and other times stark white, white is very useful in creating the simplistic, clean look
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that minimalist decorators love. However, white can be difficult to maintain. If you spill anything in the space, it
can stain easily. If you have animals, pet hair can be visible on the otherwise cool, clean white fabrics and
furniture. If you choose light-colored furniture, it can show scuffs or general wear and tear easier than darker
shades.
Low Lines
In minimalist design, the scale of the furniture is typically low to the ground, creating a sense of expansiveness
above the furniture to the ceiling. While this is aesthetically-pleasing, it might be uncomfortable to get in and
out of bed or access furniture, especially if you are taller or have difficulty bending or squatting.
Luis Ramiro Barragn Morfn (March 9, 1902 November 22, 1988) was
a Mexican architect. He studied as an engineer in his home town, while
undertaking the entirety of additional coursework to obtain the title of
architect.
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Clean lines and uncomplicated form characterize the work of
Belgian architect and designer Vincent Van Duysen. For over two
decades, he has created a broad range of projects that extend
from sinks and chairs to interiors and buildings. His refined sense for
material and classical form have helped him achieve a body of
work that champions understated elegance and warmth above
all else.
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lvaro Joaquim de Melo Siza Vieira, GOSE, GCIH (born 25 June 1933), is a
Portuguese architect, and architectural educator. He is internationally
known as Siza Vieira Among Siza's earliest works to gain public attention was
a public pool complex he created in the 1960s for Lea da Palmeira, a
fishing town and summer resort north of Porto. Completed in 1966, both of
the two swimming pools (one for children, the other for adults) as well as the
building with changing rooms and a cafe are set into the natural rock
formation on the site with unobstructed views of the sea.In 1977, following
the revolution in Portugal, the city government of vora commissioned Siza
to plan a housing project in the rural outskirts of the town. It was to be one of
several that he would do for SAAL (Servicio de Apoio Ambulatorio Local),
the national housing association, consisting of 1,200 low-cost, housing units,
some one-story and some two-story row houses, all with courtyards.He was
also a member of the team which reconstructed Chiado, the historic center of Lisbon destroyed by a fire in
1988.
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According to the website www.themost10.com, here are the most functional and minimalist house design in
the world.
08 Stacked House by
naturehumaine
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07 Sosnowski Residence By Chen & Suchart Studio
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04 Water Tower House By Bham Design Studio
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01 The Keret House By Jakub Szczsny
The installation designed by Jakub Szczsny for Israeli writer Etgar Keret in the Wola district of Warsaw competes
in Architecture + Living Small. It is built on a triangular plane, with its widest side taking up 152 cm and the
narrow end stretching over only 92 cm thus claiming fame as the worlds narrowest house.
Sources:
En.wikipedia.com
http://jjmbuilders.weebly.com/modern-minimalist-house---3-storey-rooftop-residence.html
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