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In this painting emphasis is created by the contrast between the small colorful rectangle, the small globes of light,
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George C. Ault
Sullivan Street, Abstraction
1924
Oil on canvas
Walker Art Center
Art Center Acquisition Fund
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Sometimes contrasts of texture create emphasis. The smooth stone seat contrasts with the rough round stones that
support it in this sculpture, emphasizing the purpose of the bench. |
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Kinji Akagawa
Garden Seating, Reading, Thinking
1987
Granite, basalt, cedar
Walker Art Center
In memory of Elizabeth Decker Velie
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In this painting all details are eliminated and extreme simplification emphasizes the heavy block shapes of the barns. |
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Georgia O'Keeffe
Lake George Barns
1926
Oil on canvas
Walker Art Center
Gift of the T. B. Walker Foundation
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The placement of this woman's eyes, nose and mouth, as well as her very elaborate hair, give emphasis to her forehead. |
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Mende
Sande Society Mask
19th century
Wood, raffia
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts
The Christina N. and Swan J. Turnblad Memorial Fund
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