Minimalism, a trend that coexisted with Pop, emphasized a continuation of the exploration of nonrepresentation and the idea that a painting or sculpture is primarily:
A) an illusionistic space or window to look into.
B) an expression of the energy and vitality of the artist's mark.
C) a statement of the artist's psyche.
D) a physical object.
E) an expression of the sublime nature of reality.

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Minimalism emphasized the physicality of the artwork as an object in itself. It rejected the idea that a work of art was merely a window into an illusory space or an expression of the artist's inner psyche. The focus was on the object itself, its presence in the physical world, and its relationship to the viewer.

Minimalism, a Trend That Coexisted with Pop, Emphasized a Continuation