Minimal

Few forms and broad open space organize the image.

Visual traits

• few elements
• broad open space
• restraint

Expected changes

• Image information density is more likely to be restrained

Definition

Minimal is an appearance composed with few elements, broad open space, and restrained information density. It does not determine Minimalism as an art movement, a particular era, culture, or subject.

In more detail

It uses a limited set of forms or colors for clarity. It is distinct from an empty image, low resolution, and the named movement Minimalism.

Includes

• An appearance with few elements and restrained information density

Excludes

• Minimalism as an art movement, a particular era, culture, or subject

What this does not imply

• Minimalism as an art movement, a particular era, culture, or subject

Variability

Open space and element count can be adjusted separately.

Usage

• Use it as restrained information density

Distinguish similar expressions

• Specify Minimalism as an art movement separately

Typical uses

• Reduce the number of image elements

Possible failure modes

• It becomes an empty image without content