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Reductive Art – The Concept Reductive Art is not a distinct genre, but rather a collective term for various modern art styles that share similar underlying principles. The essence of Reductive Art lies in its simplistic designs, emphasizing clarity over obscurity, simple forms over complex patterns, and straightforward color schemes instead of fantastical palettes. This approach emerged in America around the late 1950s as a rebellion against existing art movements and eventually evolved as a response by contemporary artists to the idealism of the 1960s. Consequently, the role of themes or subjects took a backseat, and the importance of the ‘concept’ was highlighted.
The Correlations Reductive Art encompasses various modern art styles and alternative names, such as ABC art, Color Field, Minimalistic art, Cool art, Rejective art, Geometrical Abstraction, and Anti-illusion art. Thus, Reductive Art is a pluralistic approach that finds expression in diverse styles and techniques.
The Details Precision and asymmetry characterize Reductive Art. Geometrical Abstraction typically features continuous forms and limited (or primary) colors. The idea (concept) behind a specific pattern becomes the driving force for these works, making Reductive Art independent of historical, social, political, religious, or mythological influences for subject matter. It is said that ‘intellectual rigor’ in conceptualizing the works takes precedence over the technique involved and medium chosen.
The Artists & the Artworks Dutch painter Piet Mondrian’s (1872-1944) ‘Composition II in Red, Blue, and Yellow’ (1930), ‘Composition with Yellow, Blue, and Red’ (1937-42), and ‘Composition 10’ (1939-42) feature rectangles of varying sizes painted in primary colors. Minimalism aims to create the simplest shape possible, exemplified in Russian painter Kazimir Severinovich Malevich’s (1879-1935) ‘Black Circle’ (1913) and ‘Black Square’ (1915). American sculptor Tony Smith’s (1912-80) 1962 sculpture ‘Free Ride’ is an excellent example of Minimalistic design. Other notable Reductive Art pieces include ‘Harran II’ (1967) by American painter and sculptor Frank Stella (born 1936), ‘Untitled’ (1990) by American artist Donald Clarence Judd (1928-94), and ‘Bronze Gate’ (2005) & ‘Untitled’ (1967) by American sculptor, painter, and author Robert Morris (born 1931).
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I like the descriptive way that you introduce “Reductive Art,” when you say, “clarity against obscurity, basic forms against elaborate patterns, and simple color schemes in the place of fantastical palettes.” I am so accustomed to looking at the traditional art, contemporary art, abstract art, and the list goes on… It is really helpful to look at this movement and understand its origins. Thanks for the post.
Like in music, sometimes simple schemes can be more “catchy” and pleasant, full of importance and meanings. Anyway, I like Art in general, in all of its forms. While traditional Art is fascinating, there are other forms that need to be known, to understand the real essence of Art.