Holy minimalism
| Holy minimalism | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Mystic minimalism; Spiritual minimalism; Sacred minimalism |
| Cultural origins | 1970s, Europe |
| Derivative forms | Post-minimalism |
Holy minimalism, mystic minimalism, spiritual minimalism, or sacred minimalism are terms, sometimes pejorative, used to describe the musical works of a number of late-twentieth-century composers of Western classical music. The compositions are distinguished by a minimalist compositional aesthetic and a distinctly religious or mystical subject focus.