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Signed; Titled, signed and dated: @carl andre © 1972 // Still Novel Synopsis by Carl Andre, created in 1972, is a conceptual print that explores the relationship between language, repetition, and structure. This inkjet print consists of a grid filled with words, each set in a uniform font and arranged in a precise order. The words, often appearing in repetitive patterns, evoke a sense of rhythm and symmetry, inviting viewers to engage with the text as both visual art and poetry. The deliberate organization of words without traditional sentence structure or narrative flow challenges conventional reading, encouraging the viewer to interpret the composition based on pattern, sound, and texture rather than literal meaning. Signed, titled, and dated by Andre, this piece is a part of a limited edition of 50, exemplifying the artist’s minimalist approach and his interest in language as an abstract, structural element.
Still Novel Synopsis, 1972
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Signed; Titled, signed and dated: @carl andre © 1972 // Still Novel Synopsis by Carl Andre, created in 1972, is a conceptual print that explores the relationship between language, repetition, and structure. This inkjet print consists of a grid filled with words, each set in a uniform font and arranged in a precise order. The words, often appearing in repetitive patterns, evoke a sense of rhythm and symmetry, inviting viewers to engage with the text as both visual art and poetry. The deliberate organization of words without traditional sentence structure or narrative flow challenges conventional reading, encouraging the viewer to interpret the composition based on pattern, sound, and texture rather than literal meaning. Signed, titled, and dated by Andre, this piece is a part of a limited edition of 50, exemplifying the artist’s minimalist approach and his interest in language as an abstract, structural element.
What is minimalism?
Minimalism is a style in music and visual arts characterized by pared-down designs and simplicity. It began in Western art after World War II, gaining prominence particularly in American visual arts. Minimalism draws heavily on aspects of modernism and is often viewed as a reaction against Abstract Expressionism, as well as a precursor to post-minimal art practices. Prominent minimalist artists include Agnes Martin, Donald Judd, Robert Morris, Frank Stella, and Dan Flavin.