Benefits of Art: Minimalist Art That Does More With Less

January 23, 2020 Courtney Rios 0

Appreciating art in your daily life has a multitude of mental, emotional, and social benefits. That being said, you don’t need to appreciate something as grand as the Sistine Chapel every day to reap those rewards. With so much chaos in the outside world, more and more people are opting for minimalist lifestyles at home — and art fits that vibe.

While more is certainly, well… more, learning to love “less” can be just as satisfying. Experts claim there are advantages to minimalist living, including peace of mind, enhanced focus, increased creativity, and more room for what’s important. When there’s less clutter in your life, there’s less to stress about, allowing for a stronger focus on what’s in front of you and, more importantly, what matters most. And if creativity is what matters most to you, this absence of stimuli can serve you well. Without visual distractions, you’re forced to pull inspiration from within, driving more original ideation.

When it comes to art, minimalist designs can almost force you to appreciate negative space, as it makes a piece’s focal point all the more impactful. If you find a minimalist art print you love, consider using it as inspiration for the rest of your space, allowing you to get even more creative with your decor.

iCanvas has a huge variety of minimalist art prints, making it easy to find one that fits your personality. Check out our curation below of minimalist art to see prints that do more with less.

“Tall Trees In Green” by Honeymoon Hotel shows a pink palm tree against a blue background.

“Moon” by ANDA Design shows a full, waxing gibbous, and waning crescent moons stacked vertically upward with blue and gray marble-like texture within them.

“Feminist I” by Honeymoon Hotel shows a pink, coral, and black abstraction featuring thin lines against a white background.

“Free Souls” by Kubistika shows a peach moon with birds flying over it against a green and white background.

“Shine” by The Native State shows the word “Shine” written in pink against a white background.

“Informal Formation II” by Grace Popp shows black, brown, pink, and blue shapes intertwined.

“Vast” by Emily Magone shows blue wave-like peaks against a white background. This print can bring a dose of texture and movement to any space.

“Linear Expression II” by J. Holland shows six curved black lines against a white background.

“Four Graces” by Lia Chechelashvili shows four human-like forms created from white lines against a black background.

“Cloud Mobile” by Amy & Kurt Berlin shows four clouds hanging from a mobile against a blue and gray background.

“Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder” by Ninhol shows a human face formed from black lines with branches protruding from their eyes.

Didn’t find one you love? Browse our complete collection of more than 6,500 minimalist art prints available on iCanvas.

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