Minimalism did not begin simply as a philosophy; rather, the origin of minimalism begins within the art community in the 1960s. The previous art era had begun to offer little in terms of innovation. The art of the previous era could be described as abstract expressionism, and rather academic in the sense that there were conventional ideals that had to be met for art to be considered “good”. Imagery, symbolism, and emotional appeal were all key aspects of what comprised the abstract expressionist movement.
