Post-Minimalism and Eva Hesse

These flashcards focus on key vocabulary related to the Post-Minimalism movement and the influence of artist Eva Hesse.

Post-Minimalism

A movement in art that emerged in the late 1960s in reaction to Minimalism, focusing on personal expression, process, and varied materials.

Robert Pincus-Witten

Art critic noted for coining the term 'Post-Minimalism' and identifying it as a reaction against the closed, geometric forms of Minimalism.

Eccentric Abstraction

A term related to Post-Minimalism that emphasizes non-traditional forms and personal expression in abstraction.

Ontological

Pertaining to the physical presentation of concepts and intentions through the artist's body, considered as a medium.

Epistemological

Related to theoretical constructs; for example, Sol LeWitt’s wall drawings exist as descriptions until realized by another.

Anti-Form

A concept introduced by Robert Morris, emphasizing the use of materials and forms that arise from casual and imprecise ordering rather than strict design.

Improvisation in Art

An approach where artists accept chance and indeterminacy, resulting in works that evolve organically rather than through pre-planned structures.

Lucy Lippard

Art curator known for her work with Post-Minimalist artists and for encouraging the exploration of sensuous experiences in art.

Richard Serra's 'Drawing is a verb'

An assertion that emphasizes the process of drawing as an active, dynamic engagement rather than a static outcome.

Eva Hesse

A significant Post-Minimalist artist known for her innovative use of materials and exploration of personal themes in her works.