Formalism

Formalism is the study of art by analyzing and comparing form and style the way objects are made and their purely visual aspects. In painting, formalism emphasizes elements such as color, line, shape, texture, and other perceptual aspects rather than iconography or the historical and social context.

Examples of formalism photography

Minimalism

Minimalism is a style used by many 20th Century artists, using a very minimum amount of elements which consist of: color, shape, line and texture. Within the art world it is considered an extremely subjective concept, leaving interpretation and meaning up to the viewers perception of the work.

Examples of minimalism photography