Maximalism

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In the arts, maximalism is an aesthetic characterized by excess and abundance, serving as a reaction against minimalism.[2] The philosophy can be summarized as "more is more", contrasting with the minimalist principle of "less is more".

  1. ^ MAXIMALISM Bold, Bedazzled, Glad and Tasseled Interiors. Phaidon. 2023. p. 266. ISBN 978-1-83866-692-7.
  2. ^ It sparks joy. The rise of maximalism, where there's no such thing as too much|CBC News

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