What is Minimalism? : The American Perspective 1958-1968

What is Minimalism? : The American Perspective 1958-1968

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 1, 2004

Runtime

0h 58m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

What is Minimalism? : The American Perspective 1958-1968

Production Companies

Michael Blackwood Productions

Director

Michael Blackwood

Description

Featuring notable Minimalist artists such as Bride Marden, Claes Oldenburg, and Donald Judd, What is Minimalism: The American Perspective 1958-1968 explores the movement during an explorative exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Arts in Los Angeles. Exhibition curator, Ann Goldstein, walks us through multiple rooms of the exhibit and offers her insight on Minimalism and its role in our society, stating that "It marked a fundamental, and critical and pivotal and irrevocable change in the course of art history," (Ann Goldstein). This film observes and analyzes the compelling creative choices behind some of the featured artists most applauded works of art.