Artwork title: ‘If less is more’

The expression ‘Less is more’ was first written by poet Robert Browning in 1855.

The term was popularized by twentieth century german-american architect Ludwing Mies van der Rohe as a motto for his minimalist design credo.

‘Less is More’ elegantly describes the conscious pursuit of reductionism (‘less’)- where simplicity itself is a virtue. Meaning and beauty is sought in fundamentals and excess strictly eliminated. A greater experience (‘more’) ensues as truth and beauty is readily revealed in the absence of clutter.

Sound Design and ‘less is more’: How do we learn this simple lesson with regard to composition? What are some examples?