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Minimalism Definition & Meaning

minimalism
noun
  1. an art movement in sculpture and painting that began in the 1950s and emphasized extreme simplification of form and color

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What does minimalism mean?
an art movement in sculpture and painting that began in the 1950s and emphasized extreme simplification of form and color
What part of speech is minimalism?
Minimalism is a noun.

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