Barnett Newman (January 29, 1905 – July 4, 1970)

                                                                                                                       

Achilles

1952

I often feel that talking at length about Minimalism is somewhat contradictory to any sort of strong attempt at defining it (though this could be more semantics than metaphysics at play). Also, since I don't quite know how long my weak internet connection will last today, it might be better to let the Minimalist of the post to speak on my, or rather his, behalf; "What is the explanation of the seemingly insane drive of man to be painter and poet if it is not an act of defiance against man's fall and an assertion that he return to the Garden of Eden? For the artists are the first men."

Now II

1984

Yellow Painting

1949

Adam

1952

Who's Afraid of Red, Yellow and Blue?

1966

Jericho

1968-1969

Sol LeWitt (September 9, 1928 - April 8, 2007)

                                                                                                

Fivepointed Star with Bands of Color

1991

LeWitt was one of the earliest proponents of Minimalism and Conceptual Art, though I'll include the latter in a future post. LeWitt is deeply loved by many people, and for that reason I've included him on Daily Artist. But, I can't really find myself enjoying his pieces. Can anyone say anything that would change my mind?

 

Circle

1982

Scribbles on Color

1990

Cube with Colors Superimposed

1987

Walking Figure

1961