怀䢀埔r Piece #2 (1976) by Sol LeWitt, viewed at The University of Akron, at Collection of the Akron Art Museum, on September 16, 2014, is a great example of the artist’s work. Although his artwork ranges from wall drawings to these types of structures, and even sculptures, this object viewed at the museum represents the diverse works of art that were presented at his time period in an accordingly fashion. The theory that Sol LeWitt worked off of in the creation of his objects was, but is not limited to, the idea itself being the work of art.
LeWitt had some beliefs that I believe is what made him earn his place in the history of art for his leading role in the Conceptual movement. He thought that like an architect, who creates a blueprint for …show more content…
The different combinations of three to eleven edges, or "parts," encourage the viewer to mentally construct a complete cube--for LeWitt, a symbol of three-dimensionality. Here you see the third combination of eight parts that imply a cube. Although LeWitt thinks of the term "minimalism" as condescending to his art, his use of forms pared down to their pure geometric essences links him to the Minimalist movement. LeWitt considers himself a conceptual artist and emphasizes the process of creation, from initial idea to finished work. (Lewitt: Incomplete Open …show more content…
Eighty-three of the component cubes have been removed from three levels of the central upper section. Floor Piece #2 is one of eighteen related sculptures—ranging from cubes and pyramids to other forms—all based on the common factor of having their width, depth, and height formed from nine small cubes adding up to forty-three and one-fourth inches. (Lewitt: Floor Piece #2)
LeWitt's cubes belong to two art movements: Minimalism and Conceptualism. "In conceptual art the idea or concept is the most important aspect of the work," LeWitt insisted in 1967; "all of the planning and decisions are made beforehand and the execution is a perfunctory affair. The idea becomes a machine that makes the art.” This logically led LeWitt to act as a designer of works made by outside fabricators or assistants. (“Paragraphs on Conceptual
LeWitt had some beliefs that I believe is what made him earn his place in the history of art for his leading role in the Conceptual movement. He thought that like an architect, who creates a blueprint for …show more content…
The different combinations of three to eleven edges, or "parts," encourage the viewer to mentally construct a complete cube--for LeWitt, a symbol of three-dimensionality. Here you see the third combination of eight parts that imply a cube. Although LeWitt thinks of the term "minimalism" as condescending to his art, his use of forms pared down to their pure geometric essences links him to the Minimalist movement. LeWitt considers himself a conceptual artist and emphasizes the process of creation, from initial idea to finished work. (Lewitt: Incomplete Open …show more content…
Eighty-three of the component cubes have been removed from three levels of the central upper section. Floor Piece #2 is one of eighteen related sculptures—ranging from cubes and pyramids to other forms—all based on the common factor of having their width, depth, and height formed from nine small cubes adding up to forty-three and one-fourth inches. (Lewitt: Floor Piece #2)
LeWitt's cubes belong to two art movements: Minimalism and Conceptualism. "In conceptual art the idea or concept is the most important aspect of the work," LeWitt insisted in 1967; "all of the planning and decisions are made beforehand and the execution is a perfunctory affair. The idea becomes a machine that makes the art.” This logically led LeWitt to act as a designer of works made by outside fabricators or assistants. (“Paragraphs on Conceptual