Time Reading in Minimal, Conceptual and Post-Conceptual Art

Time, as a conceptual phenomenon, has always been an issue in the realm of art, and with the emergence of the rise of modern art in the second half of the 20th century and the pluralistic formation of artistic trends and movements, a different appearance than before and a new nature emerges. Accordingly, in the present study an exploratory method was used to understand the nature and nature of time and how it is reflected in the works of minimalist, conceptual and post-conceptual artists. And it is intended to provide audiences of these works with a new, time-based review. Therefore, a qualitative approach was adopted that had a fundamental purpose. Library-based method of data collection and note-taking were also used. The theoretical framework of the present study is based on the theory of Charles Sanders Peirce's semiotics and his trilogy was considered for the analysis of works. The results show that reading in the second half of the twentieth century is quite different from its predecessor, and that time can be read in three areas: semiotic, symbolic, and indexical in minimalist, conceptual, and post-conceptual works of art.In conceptual art, perhaps because of its abstraction and conceptual significance, its artists are interested in its representation. Minimalists are not just about presenting physical and industrial objects, but are also interested in metaphysical ideas about space and abstract time. The nature of time in minimalist works is to represent the "duration" of the work. Since time itself is a conceptual element, Time in conceptual visual works can be regarded as a turning point in which artists have had a different approach to their prior art in these works. Understanding and studying time in this type of art can help build a stronger relationship with the audience. It is clear that the stronger relationship of a work with the audience is itself accompanied by other achievements such as the recognition of space and visual elements, which has a profound effect on post-concept art and subsequent art.