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The School of Reductionism
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Essentialism
Reductionism often uses recognizable objects and is therefore
representational. However, objects are important for their
effect, not important in themselves. The artist attempts to
achieve an effect with the fewest possible lines and details,
removing extraneous elements which may deviate or obscure
the effect...thus the name Reductionism. Objects are reduced
to their essentials in a move toward the abstract. Similarly,
colour is used unambiguously and powerfully to enhance its
effect. Colours are often few, vibrant, sharply contrasting.
/ Timelessness / Space
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