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Minimalism emerged in the late 60′s in New York, but its roots are anchored in Europe, in the early ideas of German architect Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe, one of the most important architects of this century.

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe develops his ideas about the purity of the forms (precursor of minimalism) during his tenure in the direction of the School of Art and Design at the Bauhaus in Germany in the late 30′s. Shortly thereafter, due to the process of the second world war, he emigrated to the United States, a country where it was known as an influential architect and designer, and became a U.S. citizen.

Entered the 60 participating New York art movement and geometric least in the visual arts. Although not the only one who spoke, his version of rationalism and functionalism subsequently, have become models for other professionals of his age. His influence can be summarized in one sentence that he gave and has become the motto of modern architecture in the first half of the twentieth century: “less is more” .

Throughout his career fought to achieve universal architecture and simple, it was honest in the use of materials and structures. His work is characterized by rigidly geometrical composition and the total absence of ornamentation, but his poetry lies in the subtle mastery of the elegant proportions and exquisite materials (sometimes used marble, onyx, travertine, chrome steel, bronze or hardwood), always topped with great precision in the details.

Already in the 70′s, minimalism is reaching maturity as a form of reaction to the ornate styles of the time (mainly the pop art) and saturation of communication within the aesthetic universe. This influenced not only the decoration and architecture, but also in painting, fashion and music.

Minimalism is one of the currents and trends most outstanding decorative today. As major elements can give intensity and abundance of light in the rooms neat and clean looking style, where harmony is achieved through the proper use of straight lines and regular geometry.

The minimalist furniture is very important as an element of composition and arrangement, as the furniture accessories are central to the minimalist interior. Look for the absence of accessories or ornaments that function as a complement to the decor, if you are looking to enhance the minimum of the elements already in place. Read the rest of this entry »