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Minimalism
James Meyer · 2004
82/100
👍 Worth It
James Meyer's scholarly history of minimalist art is a rigorous, well-illustrated Yale University Press monograph — exactly the kind of book that belongs in this field. If you are studying or seriously engaging with 1960s American art, this is a standard reference for good reason. Just know going in that it is dense academic writing aimed at specialists, not a casual read.
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safety96
substance88
craft80
originality78
accuracy90
hype72
age-fit85
human-eye82
Penny’s verdict82
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