Download or read book Minimalism and Fashion written by Elyssa Dimant and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-10-26 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Minimalism and Fashion is the first book to examine the minimalist movement in fashion while addressing its confluence with and divergence from similar currents in art, architecture, and design. Organized by decade, the text explores the evolving relationships and influences between fine art and the art of sartorial minimalism, and is accompanied by more than 150 breathtaking images. This sumptuous volume considers the work of the world’s most important designers and artists in fascinating juxtaposition. It contains creations by noteworthy designers, including Madeleine Vionnet, AndrÉ CourrÈges, Halston, Karl Lagerfeld, Rei Kawakubo, Miuccia Prada, Yohji Yamamoto, Helmut Lang, and many others. There are major works by such key minimalist artists as Frank Stella, Sol LeWitt, Donald Judd, Dan Flavin, Rachel Whiteread, Peter Halley, and Jeff Koons. The volume’s photography includes editorial shots by the greatest image makers of this century and the previous, including Richard Avedon, Hiro, Francesco Scavullo, Guy Bourdin, David Bailey, William Klein, Corinne Day, and Juergen Teller. The dialogue among fine art, photography, and fashion is explored in a brilliantly woven text that clarifies how each form has influenced the other. With its extraordinary art and insight, this book is a must for lovers of fashion as well as fine art and photography books.

Download or read book Minimalism written by Hartmut Obendorf and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-06-12 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The notion of Minimalism is proposed as a theoretical tool supporting a more differentiated understanding of reduction and thus forms a standpoint that allows definition of aspects of simplicity. Possible uses of the notion of minimalism in the field of human–computer interaction design are examined both from a theoretical and empirical viewpoint, giving a range of results. Minimalism defines a radical and potentially useful perspective for design analysis. The empirical examples show that it has also proven to be a useful tool for generating and modifying concrete design techniques. Divided into four parts this book traces the development of minimalism, defines the four types of minimalism in interaction design, looks at how to apply it and finishes with some conclusions.

Download or read book Reductive Minimalism written by Erica Barrish and published by . This book was released on 1914-10-04 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Minimalism written by James Meyer and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Critic and art historian Meyer, a leading authority on Minimalism, examines the style from its inception to its broader cultural influence. This sourcebook features an excellent selection of nearly 300 color and b&w images to illustrate the surprising variety of the work.

Download or read book The Longing for Less written by Kyle Chayka and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2020-01-21 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New Yorker staff writer and Filterworld author Kyle Chayka examines the deep roots-and untapped possibilities-of our newfound, all-consuming drive to reduce. “Less is more”: Everywhere we hear the mantra. Marie Kondo and other decluttering gurus promise that shedding our stuff will solve our problems. We commit to cleanse diets and strive for inbox zero. Amid the frantic pace and distraction of everyday life, we covet silence-and airy, Instagrammable spaces in which to enjoy it. The popular term for this brand of upscale austerity, “minimalism,” has mostly come to stand for things to buy and consume. But minimalism has richer, deeper, and altogether more valuable gifts to offer. In The Longing for Less, one of our sharpest cultural critics delves beneath the glossy surface of minimalist trends, seeking better ways to claim the time and space we crave. Kyle Chayka's search leads him to the philosophical and spiritual origins of minimalism, and to the stories of artists such as Agnes Martin and Donald Judd; composers such as John Cage and Julius Eastman; architects and designers; visionaries and misfits. As Chayka looks anew at their extraordinary lives and explores the places where they worked-from Manhattan lofts to the Texas high desert and the back alleys of Kyoto-he reminds us that what we most require is presence, not absence. The result is an elegant synthesis of our minimalist desires and our profound emotional needs. With a new afterword by the author.

Download or read book The Photographer s Mind written by Michael Freeman and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The source of any photograph is not the camera or even the scene viewed through the viewfinder-it is the mind of the photographer: this is where an image is created before it is committed to a memory card or film. In The Photographer's Mind, the follow-up to the international best-seller, The Photographer's Eye, photographer and author Michael Freeman unravels the mystery behind the creation of a photograph. The nature of photography demands that the viewer constantly be intrigued and surprised by new imagery and different interpretations, more so than in any other art form. The aim of this book is to answer what makes a photograph great, and to explore the ways that top photographers achieve this goal time and time again. As you delve deeper into this subject, The Photographer's Mind will provide you with invaluable knowledge on avoiding cliché, the cyclical nature of fashion, style and mannerism, light, and even how to handle the unexpected. Michael Freeman is the author of the global bestseller, The Photographer's Eye. Now published in sixteen languages, The Photographer's Eye continues to speak to photographers everywhere. Reaching 100,000 copies in print in the US alone, and 300,000+ worldwide, it shows how anyone can develop the ability to see and shoot great digital photographs.

Download or read book Minimalism Origins written by Edward Strickland and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2000-09-22 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The term Minimalism appeared in the mid-1960s, primarily with reference to the stripped down sculpture of artists like Donald Judd. This volume investigates the origins of Minimalism in post-war American culture. The author redefines it as a movement that developed reductive stylistic innovations.

Download or read book Minimalist Lifestyle And Home written by Patty Morgan and published by Patty Morgan. This book was released on 2020-08-03 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you struggle with a hectic schedule, cluttered home, and even cluttered mind? Do you often times feel overwhelmed by the amount of physical stuff present in your living area and you find it difficult to finally declutter? You want to clear your living space and bring more clarity, joy, and serenity, but you do not know where to start? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, you are definitely in the right place. This two-book bundle may help you, as inside you will discover valuable minimalist living principles as well as Feng Shui lifestyle standards which can definitely help you finally declutter your life. Living in a cluttered home packed with too many physical stuff can easily hold you back from truly enjoying what life has to offer. Moreover, living in a cluttered home also brings more emotional burden which until decluttered, also hold you back in many ways. Fortunately, there is a solution you will find inside this two-book bundle. In the first book included, you will find out how to bring positive vibes into your living area and finally transform your home into your dream home you have always wanted to live in. In the second book, you will find out how to embrace the power of minimalist living strategies and principles in order to lead a more simplified life. Moreover, you will also discover valuable decluttering tips and strategies which will not only help you clear your home, but also your mind and emotional state. Inside You Will Discover What is clutter, what causes clutter and different types of clutter What is emotional and mental clutter and how they affect your emotional state How to finally start living a clutter-free lifestyle What is Feng Shui and what are its major principles How to invite Feng Shui into your home for more clarity, serenity, and joy What is minimalism and what are its major benefits How to set your own minimalism rules How to find your own minimalism version which will work for you How to turn your home into a minimalism oasis Simple to follow minimalism decluttering tips and strategies How to embrace a minimalist mindset for a more meaningful life And much much more... Get this book NOW, and learn how to simplify your life, so that you can enjoy what truly matters without being distracted by what is unimportant!

Download or read book Minimalist Living Strategies And Habits written by Patty Morgan and published by Patty Morgan. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you frequently feel overwhelmed by the amount of clutter in your home? Do you find it hard to keep up with your busy and hectic schedule and your productivity suffers as a result? Despite your constant efforts, your home is still loaded with clutter and mess everywhere? Do you feel as if your mind is also cluttered? If your answer to these question is yes, you are definitely in the right place. The book brings effective, yet easy to follow minimalist strategies and principles that you can embrace today for a more simplified life. If you struggle with cluttered home, a stuffed closet and a hectic schedule, keep in mind that you are not alone. Since we live in this modern and very chaotic world, we often find it hard to keep up with daily demands, pressures, and unrealistic expectations. If despite your constant efforts to keep your home decluttered and tidy, you still find it hectic, your answer may be embracing a minimalist lifestyle. In this book, you will explore valuable minimalist practices which will help you not only declutter your home, but also simplify your life as you remove daily distractions and focus on what is truly important and valuable to you. Contrary to popular belief, living a minimalist lifestyle does not mean that you live in the tiniest apartment with several pieces of furniture, five items of clothing, and only the bare essentials. Minimalism is actually all about embracing what is truly important by getting rid of everything else which does not fall into this category. By doing so, you gain more time and energy that you can invest in pleasurable activities, like your hobbies or anything else which brings you joy and happiness. Inside You Will Discover What does living a cluttered life packed with distractions mean What is clutter and what are the different types What causes clutter in your life and what it says about you minimalism The origins of minimalism and misconceptions How can you embrace a minimalist lifestyle and what are its major benefits How to set your own minimalism rules and devise your own minimalism version How to boost your productivity with minimalism practices and strategies How to efficiently declutter every area in your home step by step How to develop a minimalist mindset for inner peace and serenity How minimalism can help you clear your mental clutter And much, much more... Get this book NOW, and learn how to declutter your living area as well as your mind with minimalism practices for more joy and happiness!

Download or read book written by 한석우, 김연화 and published by 지구문화사. This book was released on 2011-12-10 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 논문이해와 연구방법론을 다룬 책. 논문의 이해 및 접근방법에 대한 통일체적 개념의 재해석에 대한 저자의 국내외 논문연구 발표사례와 함께 논문의 컨텍스트 형성요인 간의 상관관계, 가시적, 비가시적 문제구조의 이해와 논리성 확보, 검증과정을 체득시키고자 했다.

Download or read book Reductionism Emergence and Levels of Reality written by Sergio Chibbaro and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-05-13 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scientists have always attempted to explain the world in terms of a few unifying principles. In the fifth century B.C. Democritus boldly claimed that reality is simply a collection of indivisible and eternal parts or atoms. Over the centuries his doctrine has remained a landmark, and much progress in physics is due to its distinction between subjective perception and objective reality. This book discusses theory reduction in physics, which states that the whole is nothing more than the sum of its parts: the properties of things are directly determined by their constituent parts. Reductionism deals with the relation between different theories that address different levels of reality, and uses extrapolations to apply that relation in different sciences. Reality shows a complex structure of connections, and the dream of a unified interpretation of all phenomena in several simple laws continues to attract anyone with genuine philosophical and scientific interests. If the most radical reductionist point of view is correct, the relationship between disciplines is strictly inclusive: chemistry becomes physics, biology becomes chemistry, and so on. Eventually, only one science, indeed just a single theory, would survive, with all others merging in the Theory of Everything. Is the current coexistence of different sciences a mere historical venture which will end when the Theory of Everything has been established? Can there be a unified description of nature? Rather than an analysis of full reductionism, this book focuses on aspects of theory reduction in physics and stimulates reflection on related questions: is there any evidence of actual reduction? Are the examples used in the philosophy of science too simplistic? What has been endangered by the search for (the) ultimate truth? Has the dream of reductionist reason created any monsters? Is big science one such monster? What is the point of embedding science Y within science X, if predictions cannot be made on that basis?

Download or read book A Theory of Minimalism written by Marc Botha and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-19 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The explosion of minimalism into the worlds of visual arts, music and literature in the mid-to-late twentieth century presents one of the most radical and decisive revolutions in aesthetic history. Detested by some, embraced by others, minimalism's influence was immediate, pervasive and lasting, significantly changing the way we hear music, see art and read literature. In The Theory of Minimalism, Marc Botha offers the first general theory of minimalism, equally applicable to literature, the visual arts and music. He argues that minimalism establishes an aesthetic paradigm for rethinking realism in genuinely radical terms. In dialogue with thinkers from both the analytic and continental traditions – including Kant, Danto, Agamben, Badiou and Meillassoux – Botha develops a constellation of concepts which together encapsulate the transhistorcial and transdisciplinary reach of minimalism. Illustrated by a range of historical, canonical and contemporary minimalist works of different media, from the caves of early Christian ascetics to Samuel Beckett's late prose, Botha offers a bold and provocative argument which will equip readers with the tools to engage critically with past, present and future minimalism, and to recognize how, in a culture caught between the poles of excess and austerity, minimalism still matters.

Download or read book Monotheism and Its Complexities written by Lucinda Mosher and published by Georgetown University Press. This book was released on 2018-06-01 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conventional wisdom would have it that believing in one God is straightforward; that Muslims are expert at monotheism, but that Christians complicate it, weaken it, or perhaps even abandon it altogether by speaking of the Trinity. In this book, Muslim and Christian scholars challenge that opinion. Examining together scripture texts and theological reflections from both traditions, they show that the oneness of God is taken as axiomatic in both, and also that affirming God's unity has raised complex theological questions for both. The two faiths are not identical, but what divides them is not the number of gods they believe in. The latest volume of proceedings of The Building Bridges Seminar—a gathering of scholar-practitioners of Islam and Christianity that meets annually for the purpose of deep study of scripture and other texts carefully selected for their pertinence to the year’s chosen theme—this book begins with a retrospective on the seminar’s first fifteen years and concludes with an account of deliberations and discussions among participants, thereby providing insight into the model of vigorous and respectful dialogue that characterizes this initiative. Contributors include Richard Bauckham, Sidney Griffith, Christoph Schwöbel, Janet Soskice, Asma Afsaruddin, Maria Dakake, Martin Nguyen, and Sajjad Rizvi. To encourage further dialogical study, the volume includes those scripture passages and other texts on which their essays comment. A unique resource for scholars, students, and professors of Christianity and Islam.

Download or read book Minimalia written by Achille Bonito Oliva and published by Mondadori Electa. This book was released on 1999 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Ashgate Research Companion to Minimalist and Postminimalist Music written by Keith Potter and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-23 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years the music of minimalist composers such as La Monte Young, Terry Riley, Steve Reich and Philip Glass has, increasingly, become the subject of important musicological reflection, research and debate. Scholars have also been turning their attention to the work of lesser-known contemporaries such as Phill Niblock and Eliane Radigue, or to second and third generation minimalists such as John Adams, Louis Andriessen, Michael Nyman and William Duckworth, whose range of styles may undermine any sense of shared aesthetic approach but whose output is still to a large extent informed by the innovative work of their minimalist predecessors. Attempts have also been made by a number of academics to contextualise the work of composers who have moved in parallel with these developments while remaining resolutely outside its immediate environment, including such diverse figures as Karel Goeyvaerts, Robert Ashley, Arvo Pärt and Brian Eno. Theory has reflected practice in many respects, with the multimedia works of Reich and Glass encouraging interdisciplinary approaches, associations and interconnections. Minimalism’s role in culture and society has also become the subject of recent interest and debate, complementing existing scholarship, which addressed the subject from the perspective of historiography, analysis, aesthetics and philosophy. The Ashgate Research Companion to Minimalist and Postminimalist Music provides an authoritative overview of established research in this area, while also offering new and innovative approaches to the subject.

Download or read book Radical Poetry written by Eduardo Ledesma and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Engages in a critical reanalysis of historical Ibero-American experimental poetry in order to demonstrate how the contemporary digital vanguard owes much to this tradition. With a broad geographic and linguistic sweep covering more than one hundred years of poetry, this book investigates the relationships between and among technology, aesthetics, and politics in Ibero-American experimental poetry. Eduardo Ledesma analyzes visual, concrete, kinetic, and digital poetry that questions what the “literary” means, what constitutes poetry, and how, if at all, visual and verbal arts should be differentiated. Radical Poetry examines how poets use the latest technologies (cinematography, radio, television, and software) to create poetry that self-consciously interrogates its own form, through close alliances with conceptual and abstract art, performance, photography, film, and new media. To do so, Ledesma draws on pertinent theories of metaphor, affect, time, space, iconicity, and cybernetics. Ledesma shows how José Juan Tablada (Mexico), Joan Salvat-Papasseit (Catalonia), Clemente Padín (Uruguay), Fernando Millán (Spain), Décio Pignatari (Brazil), Ana María Uribe (Argentina), and others turn words, machines, and, more recently, the digital into flesh, making word-objects “come alive” by assembling text to act and seem human, whether on the page, on walls, or on screens. Eduardo Ledesma is Assistant Professor of Spanish at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Download or read book The Reductive Object written by Institute of Contemporary Art (Boston, Mass.) and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: