The Case for Minimalism | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios

The video explores the art movement of minimalism, which emerged in the 1960s as a reaction against abstract expressionism. It highlights key artists like Donald Judd and Sol LeWitt, who focused on geometric forms and impersonal, machine-made objects. Minimalism sought to remove emotion and expression, emphasizing real space and viewer interaction. Despite initial criticism, it influenced various fields and challenged traditional art perceptions. The video concludes with reflections on minimalism's simplicity and its impact on art and perception.

In what ways did minimalism impact the perception of art in society?

What does the text suggest about the viewer's interaction with minimalist art?