Conceptual art became the liberating idea that gave the art of the next 40 years its real impetus.

Minimalism wasn't a real idea - it ended before it started.

An architect doesn't go off with a shovel and dig his foundation and lay every brick. He's still an artist.

Once it is out of his hand the artist has no control over the way a viewer will perceive the work. Different people will understand the same thing in a different way.

Artists of many diverse types began using simple forms to their own ends.

New materials are one of the great afflictions of contemporary art. Some artists confuse new materials with new ideas.

Formal art is essentially rational.