Minimalism Movement in abstract art (mostly sculpture)and music towards severely simplified composition. 
Minimal art developed in the USA in the 1950s in reaction to Abstract Expressionism, shunning the emotional 
approach in favour of impersonality and elemental, usually geometric, shapes. It has found its fullest expression 
in sculpture, notably in the work of Carl Andre, who employs industrial materials in modular compositions. 
In music it manifested itself in the 60's, based on a few 'minimal' musical ideas. 
Major Minimalist composers are Steve Reich and Philip Glass.(Leianne Henry)

kelly400.jpg (11819 bytes)Minimalist Painting Example- Ellsworth Kelly