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"'A searching discourse on the appeal of minimalism' (Financial Times); 'A book to inspire its owner to throw out all others' (I-D)"
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Presenting a wide range of images embodying the themes of reduction and of clarity through austerity, Minimum draws inspiration from the same sources that have shaped the designs and ideas of objects and buildings for millennia. The book both embodies and presents a sequence of ideas that have influenced John Pawson and other artists in their search for simplicity. Minimum is a visual essay by a well-known architect, both expressing and embodying the ideas of reduction, of simplicity, of austerity and of repetition. The pages reveal stark but beautiful images of architecture and engineering, of ceramics and furniture, of photography and works of art, from many periods and cultures, that all combine to express the idea of simplicity. As the author explains in his introduction, these ideas find expression in art and design and have their beginnings in the realms of religious and philosophical convictions. The austerity of a Cistercian monastery or the simplicity of a Zen garden are both emanations of the same urge to reduce, to make clear, to unburden. Through a sequence of carefully orchestrated pictures, this book clarifies the way in which this mode of thinking has inspired the work of artists and architects from Ancient Egypt to contemporary Japan. Minimum is a work of art in its own right. Its design and production values help to reinforce the ideas of the author, creating an extraordinarily beautiful and desirable book, now available in a paperback edition that represents excellent value for money.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Pawson succeeds in insilling strong emotional feelings in the reader through the portayal and description of simple visual images. His outstanding understanding of 'minimum' is amply demonstrated through the use of a diverse range of images many of which are non-architectural. Through this innovative work he manages not only to convey the essense of a complex concept to the student but also provides enough insight to stretch the mind of those who are experieced in the appreciation of minimal images and concepts. A beautiful book that will be savoured by those that wish to enhance their appreciation of 'minimum'.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you're into a book of random minimal images this is it. Maybe its my own fault for expecting more. I love the work of Pawson but am yet to find a book which really describes it. If you're looking for one regarding his architecture choose one of the others - the images in this book would be nice framed on the wall but i found the content to be like that of a flick book - extremely minimal!
10 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
if a picture is worth a thousand words this piece speeks volumes. the images are well chosen and beautifully pressented.
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