Architectural Systems in Minimalist Art (An Analytical Study)

Section: Article
Issue
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): Volume 3 Issue 2
Pages
66-88

Keywords:

systems, architecture, minimalism

Abstract

The research entitled "Architectural Systems in Minimalist Art – An Analytical Study" consists of four chapters. The first chapter (Methodological Framework) includes the research problem, followed by an explanation of the research's significance, objectives, and limitations. It then defines key terms and poses the following questions: First: what architectural systems have been revealed in Minimalist art? Second: do these systems constitute a distinct aesthetic and conceptual dimension?


The second chapter (Theoretical Framework) comprises three sections: the first (Architectural Systems), the second (Architectural Systems in Painting), and the third (Minimalist Art), followed by a presentation of key indicators. After analyzing the sample in the third chapter (Research Procedures), the researcher arrives at a set of findings in the fourth chapter (Results and Discussion), including:



  1. A clear presence of geometric structure and architectural organization in the construction of visual compositions, as the works rely on specific geometric shapes such as the rectangle, cube, triangle, and abstract lines.

  2. The artworks interact with their surrounding environment. Light contributes to shaping the surrounding space, and glossy surfaces reflect the environment and scenes, while the outdoor sculptural work merges with the natural space.


Based on the above, the researcher reached several conclusions, including:



  1. The system of repetition is heavily relied upon in minimalist architecture to achieve geometric visual rhythm.

  2. The architecture of light and shadow plays a significant role in highlighting form and geometric structure. If natural light is present in outdoor spaces, it acts as an indirect driver through the perception of its shadows over time.


The researcher then presented recommendations and suggestions, followed by a list of References.

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Aws Dabdoob

University of Mosul - College of Fine Arts

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DOI: 10.33899/frj.v3i2.62432

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