Sol LeWitt was an American artist known for his contributions to the fields of minimalism and conceptual art. Born in 1928, he gained fame for his wall drawings and structures that emphasized the idea behind the artwork rather than the final product. His work often involved simple geometric forms and a systematic approach to art-making. LeWitt's influence extended beyond his own creations, impacting artists and movements such as Donald Judd and the Minimalist movement. He believed that the concept of an artwork was as important as its execution, which led to his famous statement, "The idea becomes a machine that makes the art."