Let's talk about Minimalism
Submitted by antoq on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 01:09 in
Minimalism is an architectural trend in New York which appeared in the 60s, its creator, the German architect Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe's motto was "Less is more." Van Der Rohe worked as director of the School of Art and Design the Bauhaus, where his first materialized ideas about the purity of form.
During the 80 reached maturity minimalism, and exerted influence not only on the architecture and design in painting but also the fashion and music, is now a highly sought trend in decoration.
To be able to get an idea of what is pure minimalism detailed below you the basics of this trend:
- Use pure colors.
- Giving more importance to the whole over the parts.
- Using simple geometric forms made with mechanical precision.
- Working with industrial materials as neutral as possible.
- Designing surfaces immaculate.
- Space and organic materials are important.
- Focusing on the pure forms and simple.
- Monochrome in floors, ceilings and walls.
- The touch of color is given by setting accessories.
- It should highlight the white on the other.