When did minimalism start and end?

Minimalism as an art movement began in the late 1950s and gained prominence through the 1960s and 1970s. It emerged as a reaction against the complexity of Abstract Expressionism, emphasizing simplicity and the use of basic forms. While it never fully "ended," its influence waned by the late 1970s, though minimalist principles continue to resonate in contemporary art, design, and lifestyle choices today.