Minimalism

Minimalism is a term for a trend in art which came to prominence in the early 19th century, as a response to the over-decorated culture of the previous period. "minimalism" as a term is used to describe a 'less is more' style (coined by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe)incorporating the process of stripping things down until they are aesthetically simple and clean. Minimalism is often associated with clean, functional aspects and tasteful colour matching; in architecture open-plan and whole glass walls are common.Lighting is also very important and design elements must convey simplicity.