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Stones from the River, vessel 3/22; Dan Kvitka

Title
Stones from the River, vessel 3/22
Artist
Dan Kvitka
Physical Description
On a large, sinuous platform, twenty-two finished wood pieces are nestled within their respective positions; the pieces are comprised of large and small flat cylindrical shapes in shades of red and black.
Artist Life Dates
(active Los Angeles, California, 1958 - )
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
2000
Accession Number
2002/2.153D
Medium and Support
Burmese Afzelia burl
relevance
rank 1.45925
Secondary Keywords
bodies of water and components of bodies of water
buildings and the land
components of bodies of water
containers
containers by form
descriptors
european
european styles and periods
landscapes (environments)
materials
materials by origin
modern european fine arts styles and movements
modern european styles and movements
natural landscapes
objects we use
people and culture
plant material
settlements and landscapes
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
wood and wood products

Stones from the River, vessel 19/22; Dan Kvitka

Title
Stones from the River, vessel 19/22
Artist
Dan Kvitka
Physical Description
On a large, sinuous platform, twenty-two finished wood pieces are nestled within their respective positions; the pieces are comprised of large and small flat cylindrical shapes in shades of red and black.
Artist Life Dates
(active Los Angeles, California, 1958 - )
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
2000
Accession Number
2002/2.153T
Medium and Support
Nigerian black ebony
relevance
rank 1.45925
Secondary Keywords
bodies of water and components of bodies of water
buildings and the land
components of bodies of water
containers
containers by form
descriptors
european
european styles and periods
landscapes (environments)
materials
materials by origin
modern european fine arts styles and movements
modern european styles and movements
natural landscapes
objects we use
people and culture
plant material
settlements and landscapes
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
wood and wood products

Stones from the River, vessel 12/22; Dan Kvitka

Title
Stones from the River, vessel 12/22
Artist
Dan Kvitka
Physical Description
On a large, sinuous platform, twenty-two finished wood pieces are nestled within their respective positions; the pieces are comprised of large and small flat cylindrical shapes in shades of red and black.
Artist Life Dates
(active Los Angeles, California, 1958 - )
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
2000
Accession Number
2002/2.153M
Medium and Support
Burmese Afzelia burl
relevance
rank 1.45925
Secondary Keywords
bodies of water and components of bodies of water
buildings and the land
components of bodies of water
containers
containers by form
descriptors
european
european styles and periods
landscapes (environments)
materials
materials by origin
modern european fine arts styles and movements
modern european styles and movements
natural landscapes
objects we use
people and culture
plant material
settlements and landscapes
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
wood and wood products

Stones from the River, vessel 5/22; Dan Kvitka

Title
Stones from the River, vessel 5/22
Artist
Dan Kvitka
Physical Description
On a large, sinuous platform, twenty-two finished wood pieces are nestled within their respective positions; the pieces are comprised of large and small flat cylindrical shapes in shades of red and black.
Artist Life Dates
(active Los Angeles, California, 1958 - )
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
2000
Accession Number
2002/2.153F
Medium and Support
Burmese Afzelia burl
relevance
rank 1.45925
Secondary Keywords
bodies of water and components of bodies of water
buildings and the land
components of bodies of water
containers
containers by form
descriptors
european
european styles and periods
landscapes (environments)
materials
materials by origin
modern european fine arts styles and movements
modern european styles and movements
natural landscapes
objects we use
people and culture
plant material
settlements and landscapes
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
wood and wood products

Stones from the River, vessel 21/22; Dan Kvitka

Title
Stones from the River, vessel 21/22
Artist
Dan Kvitka
Physical Description
On a large, sinuous platform, twenty-two finished wood pieces are nestled within their respective positions; the pieces are comprised of large and small flat cylindrical shapes in shades of red and black.
Artist Life Dates
(active Los Angeles, California, 1958 - )
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
2000
Accession Number
2002/2.153V
Medium and Support
Nigerian black ebony
relevance
rank 1.45925
Secondary Keywords
bodies of water and components of bodies of water
buildings and the land
components of bodies of water
containers
containers by form
descriptors
european
european styles and periods
landscapes (environments)
materials
materials by origin
modern european fine arts styles and movements
modern european styles and movements
natural landscapes
objects we use
people and culture
plant material
settlements and landscapes
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
wood and wood products

Stones from the River. vessel 14/22; Dan Kvitka

Title
Stones from the River. vessel 14/22
Artist
Dan Kvitka
Physical Description
On a large, sinuous platform, twenty-two finished wood pieces are nestled within their respective positions; the pieces are comprised of large and small flat cylindrical shapes in shades of red and black.
Artist Life Dates
(active Los Angeles, California, 1958 - )
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
2000
Accession Number
2002/2.153O
Medium and Support
Nigerian black ebony
relevance
rank 1.45925
Secondary Keywords
bodies of water and components of bodies of water
buildings and the land
components of bodies of water
containers
containers by form
descriptors
european
european styles and periods
landscapes (environments)
materials
materials by origin
modern european fine arts styles and movements
modern european styles and movements
natural landscapes
objects we use
people and culture
plant material
settlements and landscapes
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
wood and wood products

Stones from the River, vessel 7/22; Dan Kvitka

Title
Stones from the River, vessel 7/22
Artist
Dan Kvitka
Physical Description
On a large, sinuous platform, twenty-two finished wood pieces are nestled within their respective positions; the pieces are comprised of large and small flat cylindrical shapes in shades of red and black.
Artist Life Dates
(active Los Angeles, California, 1958 - )
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
2000
Accession Number
2002/2.153H
Medium and Support
Burmese Afzelia burl
relevance
rank 1.45925
Secondary Keywords
bodies of water and components of bodies of water
buildings and the land
components of bodies of water
containers
containers by form
descriptors
european
european styles and periods
landscapes (environments)
materials
materials by origin
modern european fine arts styles and movements
modern european styles and movements
natural landscapes
objects we use
people and culture
plant material
settlements and landscapes
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
wood and wood products

Stones from the River, vessel 16/22; Dan Kvitka

Title
Stones from the River, vessel 16/22
Artist
Dan Kvitka
Physical Description
On a large, sinuous platform, twenty-two finished wood pieces are nestled within their respective positions; the pieces are comprised of large and small flat cylindrical shapes in shades of red and black.
Artist Life Dates
(active Los Angeles, California, 1958 - )
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
2000
Accession Number
2002/2.153Q
Medium and Support
Nigerian black ebony
relevance
rank 1.45925
Secondary Keywords
bodies of water and components of bodies of water
buildings and the land
components of bodies of water
containers
containers by form
descriptors
european
european styles and periods
landscapes (environments)
materials
materials by origin
modern european fine arts styles and movements
modern european styles and movements
natural landscapes
objects we use
people and culture
plant material
settlements and landscapes
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
wood and wood products

Stones from the River, vessel 9/22; Dan Kvitka

Title
Stones from the River, vessel 9/22
Artist
Dan Kvitka
Physical Description
On a large, sinuous platform, twenty-two finished wood pieces are nestled within their respective positions; the pieces are comprised of large and small flat cylindrical shapes in shades of red and black.
Artist Life Dates
(active Los Angeles, California, 1958 - )
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
2000
Accession Number
2002/2.153J
Medium and Support
Burmese Afzelia burl
relevance
rank 1.45925
Secondary Keywords
bodies of water and components of bodies of water
buildings and the land
components of bodies of water
containers
containers by form
descriptors
european
european styles and periods
landscapes (environments)
materials
materials by origin
modern european fine arts styles and movements
modern european styles and movements
natural landscapes
objects we use
people and culture
plant material
settlements and landscapes
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
wood and wood products

Stones from the River, vessel 2/22; Dan Kvitka

Title
Stones from the River, vessel 2/22
Artist
Dan Kvitka
Physical Description
On a large, sinuous platform, twenty-two finished wood pieces are nestled within their respective positions; the pieces are comprised of large and small flat cylindrical shapes in shades of red and black. .
Artist Life Dates
(active Los Angeles, California, 1958 - )
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
2000
Accession Number
2002/2.153C
Medium and Support
Burmese Afzelia burl
relevance
rank 1.45925
Secondary Keywords
bodies of water and components of bodies of water
buildings and the land
components of bodies of water
containers
containers by form
descriptors
european
european styles and periods
landscapes (environments)
materials
materials by origin
modern european fine arts styles and movements
modern european styles and movements
natural landscapes
objects we use
people and culture
plant material
settlements and landscapes
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
wood and wood products

Stones from the River, vessel 18/22; Dan Kvitka

Title
Stones from the River, vessel 18/22
Artist
Dan Kvitka
Physical Description
On a large, sinuous platform, twenty-two finished wood pieces are nestled within their respective positions; the pieces are comprised of large and small flat cylindrical shapes in shades of red and black.
Artist Life Dates
(active Los Angeles, California, 1958 - )
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
2000
Accession Number
2002/2.153S
Medium and Support
Nigerian black ebony
relevance
rank 1.45925
Secondary Keywords
bodies of water and components of bodies of water
buildings and the land
components of bodies of water
containers
containers by form
descriptors
european
european styles and periods
landscapes (environments)
materials
materials by origin
modern european fine arts styles and movements
modern european styles and movements
natural landscapes
objects we use
people and culture
plant material
settlements and landscapes
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
wood and wood products

Stones from the River, vessel 11/22; Dan Kvitka

Title
Stones from the River, vessel 11/22
Artist
Dan Kvitka
Physical Description
On a large, sinuous platform, twenty-two finished wood pieces are nestled within their respective positions; the pieces are comprised of large and small flat cylindrical shapes in shades of red and black.
Artist Life Dates
(active Los Angeles, California, 1958 - )
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
2000
Accession Number
2002/2.153L
Medium and Support
Burmese Afzelia burl
relevance
rank 1.45925
Secondary Keywords
bodies of water and components of bodies of water
buildings and the land
components of bodies of water
containers
containers by form
descriptors
european
european styles and periods
landscapes (environments)
materials
materials by origin
modern european fine arts styles and movements
modern european styles and movements
natural landscapes
objects we use
people and culture
plant material
settlements and landscapes
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
wood and wood products

Stones from the River, vessel 4/22; Dan Kvitka

Title
Stones from the River, vessel 4/22
Artist
Dan Kvitka
Physical Description
On a large, sinuous platform, twenty-two finished wood pieces are nestled within their respective positions; the pieces are comprised of large and small flat cylindrical shapes in shades of red and black.
Artist Life Dates
(active Los Angeles, California, 1958 - )
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
2000
Accession Number
2002/2.153E
Medium and Support
Burmese Afzelia burl
relevance
rank 1.45925
Secondary Keywords
bodies of water and components of bodies of water
buildings and the land
components of bodies of water
containers
containers by form
descriptors
european
european styles and periods
landscapes (environments)
materials
materials by origin
modern european fine arts styles and movements
modern european styles and movements
natural landscapes
objects we use
people and culture
plant material
settlements and landscapes
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
wood and wood products

Stones from the River, vessel 20/22; Dan Kvitka

Title
Stones from the River, vessel 20/22
Artist
Dan Kvitka
Physical Description
On a large, sinuous platform, twenty-two finished wood pieces are nestled within their respective positions; the pieces are comprised of large and small flat cylindrical shapes in shades of red and black.
Artist Life Dates
(active Los Angeles, California, 1958 - )
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
2000
Accession Number
2002/2.153U
Medium and Support
Nigerian black ebony
relevance
rank 1.45925
Secondary Keywords
bodies of water and components of bodies of water
buildings and the land
components of bodies of water
containers
containers by form
descriptors
european
european styles and periods
landscapes (environments)
materials
materials by origin
modern european fine arts styles and movements
modern european styles and movements
natural landscapes
objects we use
people and culture
plant material
settlements and landscapes
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
wood and wood products

Stones from the River, vessel 13/22; Dan Kvitka

Title
Stones from the River, vessel 13/22
Artist
Dan Kvitka
Physical Description
On a large, sinuous platform, twenty-two finished wood pieces are nestled within their respective positions; the pieces are comprised of large and small flat cylindrical shapes in shades of red and black.
Artist Life Dates
(active Los Angeles, California, 1958 - )
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
2000
Accession Number
2002/2.153N
Medium and Support
Nigerian black ebony
relevance
rank 1.45925
Secondary Keywords
bodies of water and components of bodies of water
buildings and the land
components of bodies of water
containers
containers by form
descriptors
european
european styles and periods
landscapes (environments)
materials
materials by origin
modern european fine arts styles and movements
modern european styles and movements
natural landscapes
objects we use
people and culture
plant material
settlements and landscapes
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
wood and wood products

Untitled; Frank Stella

Title
Untitled
Artist
Frank Stella
Physical Description
Two sets of concentric arcs of bright colors radiate toward one another from the lower left corner and the upper right corner.
Artist Life Dates
born 1936
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1968
Accession Number
1993/2.6
Medium and Support
acrylic on canvas
relevance
rank 1.45838
Secondary Keywords
visual arts
artistic concepts
associated concepts
attributes and properties
attributes and properties by specific type
concepts in the arts
descriptors
design elements
form attributes
forms of expression
genres
international post-1945 styles and movements
modern and contemporary art
patterns (design elements)
patterns by specific type
people and culture
post-1945 fine arts styles and movements
shape
styles and periods
styles and periods by region

Design for a square plate, signed; Hamada Shôji

Title
Design for a square plate, signed
Artist
Hamada Shôji
Physical Description
Design for a square plate with stylized plant design painted on paper in ink. Signed.
Artist Life Dates
1894 - 1978
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1967
Accession Number
1980/2.221
Medium and Support
ink on paper, unmounted
relevance
rank 1.45760
Secondary Keywords
artistic concepts
associated concepts
coating (material)
coating by form
concepts in the arts
concepts relating to the creative process
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
dishes
geometric concepts
geometric figures
image-making processes and techniques
materials
materials by function
mathematical concepts
objects we use
people and culture
plane figures
polygons
processes and techniques
processes and techniques by specific type
quadrilaterals
rectangles
scientific concepts
vessels for serving and consuming food
writing (processes)

Venice; Sir Frank William Brangwyn

Title
Venice
Artist
Sir Frank William Brangwyn
Artist Life Dates
1867-1956
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1867-1956
Accession Number
1931.11
Medium and Support
etching on paper
relevance
rank 1.45632
Secondary Keywords
architecture
europe
european
european styles and periods
flat-bottomed watercraft
italy
locality
modern and contemporary art
modern british styles and movements
modern british styles by reign
modern european regional styles and movements
modern european styles and movements
monohulls
objects we use
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
the natural world
transportation vehicles
vehicles
watercraft
watercraft by form
watercraft by general type
watercraft by sectional form
watercraft by specific type
waterscapes

3 square red #79/125; Josef Albers

Title
3 square red #79/125
Artist
Josef Albers
Physical Description
This square screenprint is a color study in red. There are three squares all nestled within eachother with the lightest red on the outside, becoming darker towards the smallest square.
Artist Life Dates
American, born Germany, 1888-1976
Object Creation Date
1970
Accession Number
2012/2.5
Medium and Support
screenprint on paper
relevance
rank 1.45629
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
european
european styles and periods
image-making processes and techniques
modern european fine arts styles and movements
modern european styles and movements
people and culture
printing
printing and printing processes and techniques
printing processes
processes and techniques
processes and techniques by specific type
styles and periods
styles and periods by region

3 square red #12/125; Josef Albers

Title
3 square red #12/125
Artist
Josef Albers
Physical Description
This square screenprint is a color study in red. There are three squares all nestled within eachother,with the darkest red on the outside, becoming lighter towards the smallest square.
Artist Life Dates
American, born Germany, 1888-1976
Object Creation Date
1970
Accession Number
2012/2.6
Medium and Support
screenprint on paper
relevance
rank 1.45629
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
european
european styles and periods
image-making processes and techniques
modern european fine arts styles and movements
modern european styles and movements
people and culture
printing
printing and printing processes and techniques
printing processes
processes and techniques
processes and techniques by specific type
styles and periods
styles and periods by region

Black Roses, Sept. 30; Donald Sultan

Title
Black Roses, Sept. 30
Artist
Donald Sultan
Physical Description
Dense foliage concentrated in the center of the paper. Signature, date and title are largely written and on the top and side of the work in pencil. Chunks of charcoal stuck on the paper in small areas.
Artist Life Dates
b. 1951
Object Creation Date
1989
Accession Number
2014/2.16
Medium and Support
charcoal on paper
relevance
rank 1.45620
Secondary Keywords
biological components
components
components and systems
components by specific context
descriptors
drawing and drawing techniques
european
european styles and periods
image-making processes and techniques
modern european fine arts styles and movements
modern european styles and movements
people and culture
plant components
processes and techniques
processes and techniques by specific type
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
trees (components)

The Way to Deadman's Cove; Warren Lombard

Title
The Way to Deadman's Cove
Artist
Warren Lombard
Physical Description
This forest scene has three trees in the middle of the composition; a straight narrow tree lies in the middle, with a tree next to it leaning diagonally to the right, and a smaller tree in the background to the left. On either side of the composition are more trees. Behind the middle trees we can see the forest open up with a lighter space. The bottom third of the composition shows the forest floor, a faint path, and shadows cast by the trees.
Artist Life Dates
1855-1939
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1926
Accession Number
1940.36
Medium and Support
etching on paper
relevance
rank 1.45603
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
buildings and the land
cultural landscapes
cultural landscapes by location or context
descriptors
energy and related concepts
energy-related concepts
landscapes (environments)
light-related concepts
materials
materials by origin
modern and contemporary art
natural landscapes
open spaces
open spaces and site elements
open spaces by function
people and culture
physical sciences concepts
physics concepts
plant material
plants
scientific concepts
settlements and landscapes
vegetation and vegetation components
vegetation components
walkways
wilderness
woody plants

Bodhisattva or royal donor figure: part of a Buddhist altar; Artist Unknown, China

Title
Bodhisattva or royal donor figure: part of a Buddhist altar
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Object Creation Date
618-907
Accession Number
1961/2.76
Medium and Support
gilt bronze
relevance
rank 1.45481
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
attributes and properties
attributes and properties by specific type
buddhist doctrinal concepts
descriptors
doctrinal concepts
form attributes
objects we use
people and culture
religions
religions and religious concepts
religious concepts
religious visual works
size (extent)
size by specific type
visual works
visual works by function

Bodhisattva, possibly Padmapani, seated in lalitasana and holding a lotus bud in the left hand: part of a Buddhist altar group; Artist Unknown, China

Title
Bodhisattva, possibly Padmapani, seated in lalitasana and holding a lotus bud in the left hand: part of a Buddhist altar group
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Object Creation Date
618-907
Accession Number
1961/2.71
Medium and Support
gilt bronze
relevance
rank 1.45481
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
attributes and properties
attributes and properties by specific type
buddhist doctrinal concepts
descriptors
doctrinal concepts
form attributes
objects we use
people and culture
religions
religions and religious concepts
religious concepts
religious visual works
size (extent)
size by specific type
visual works
visual works by function

verso: sketch of airplanes (?) [upside down in relation to image on recto]; Jacob Lawrence

Title
verso: sketch of airplanes (?) [upside down in relation to image on recto]
Artist
Jacob Lawrence
Physical Description
Eight abstracted figures (three kneeling in front and five standing in back) wearing orange tank tops and white shorts face the viewer; two basketballs and five trophies between figures in the foreground. Figures stand in front of a background of fragmented, arched and circular areas of color in blues and golds.
Artist Life Dates
1917 - 2000
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1953
Accession Number
1997/1.530
Medium and Support
tempera over black colored pencil on wood board
relevance
rank 1.45390
Secondary Keywords
ball game equipment
balls for sports
court ball games
court games
descriptors
european
european styles and periods
genres
how we live
modern american styles and periods
modern and contemporary art
modern european fine arts styles and movements
modern european styles and movements
modern north american styles and movements
object genres
object genres by function
objects
objects we use
people and culture
people and occupations
physical activities
physical activities by location
physical activities by specific context
recreational artifacts
recreational artifacts for competitive activities
sports
sports and athletic equipment
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
the americas
visual works
visual works by subject type

A Votive plaque depicting the Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha (Ch. Dizang), in Amitabha's Western Paradise; Artist Unknown, China

Title
A Votive plaque depicting the Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha (Ch. Dizang), in Amitabha's Western Paradise
Artist
Artist Unknown, China
Physical Description
A small, thin, molded clay plaque with a bas-relief scene.
Century
7th-9th century
Object Creation Date
618-907
Accession Number
1964/2.19
Medium and Support
terracotta, molded
relevance
rank 1.45316
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
attributes and properties
attributes and properties by specific type
buddhist doctrinal concepts
descriptors
design elements
doctrinal concepts
equipment
equipment by context
equipment for personal use
form attributes
motifs
object genres
object genres by form
objects we use
people and culture
plant-derived motifs
religions
religions and religious concepts
religious concepts
size (extent)
size by specific type
tools and equipment
walking sticks

Articulation: Formulation, from the portfolio "Formulation: Articulation"; Josef Albers

Title
Articulation: Formulation, from the portfolio "Formulation: Articulation"
Artist
Josef Albers
Artist Life Dates
American, born Germany, 1888-1976
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1972
Accession Number
1983/1.336.1
Medium and Support
screenprint on paper
relevance
rank 1.45166
Secondary Keywords
visual arts
abstraction
aegean
aegean periods
artistic concepts
associated concepts
concepts in the arts
early western world
european
european styles and periods
forms of expression
geometric concepts
geometric figures
greek
mathematical concepts
mediterranean
modern and contemporary art
modern european fine arts styles and movements
modern european styles and movements
people and culture
plane figures
polygons
quadrilaterals
rectangles
scientific concepts
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
visual and tactile

The Orchid Pavilion Gathering; Sheng Maoye (Sheng Mao-yeh)

Title
The Orchid Pavilion Gathering
Artist
Sheng Maoye (Sheng Mao-yeh)
Physical Description
Handscroll depicting figures (42 men and 6 boys) in a landscape, most of whom are sitting along the banks of a stream as cups on lotus leaves float by. A small cluster of figures sits in a shelter over the water examining a handscroll. The painting includes an inscription, six artist’s seals and one collector’s seal.
Artist Life Dates
active 1594-164
Century
17th century
Object Creation Date
1621
Accession Number
1974/1.244
Medium and Support
handscroll, ink and color on silk
relevance
rank 1.45044
Secondary Keywords
architecture
asian
bodies of water
bodies of water and components of bodies of water
bodies of water by size
bridges (built works)
bridges by function
buildings and the land
chinese
chinese painting styles
chinese styles
chinese styles and periods
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
drinking vessels
east asian
figures
flowers
geography
grass (plant material)
history
how we live
inorganic material
landscapes (environments)
materials
materials by composition
materials by origin
natural landscapes
objects we use
paintings
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people
people (agents)
people and culture
people and occupations
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physical activities
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plant material
plants
riverine bodies
scroll paintings
settlements and landscapes
single built works
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transportation structures
transportation structures by form
vegetation and vegetation components
vegetation components
vessels for serving and consuming food
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
woody plants

Articulation: Formulation, from the portfolio "Formulation: Articulation"; Josef Albers

Title
Articulation: Formulation, from the portfolio "Formulation: Articulation"
Artist
Josef Albers
Artist Life Dates
American, born Germany, 1888-1976
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1972
Accession Number
1983/1.336.57
Medium and Support
screenprint on paper
relevance
rank 1.45021
Secondary Keywords
transfer method
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aegean periods
associated concepts
descriptors
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visual works
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The Locket; David Shapiro

Title
The Locket
Artist
David Shapiro
Physical Description
An abstract oil painting, similar to a blank canvas.
Artist Life Dates
b. 1922
Object Creation Date
1971
Accession Number
2011/1.86
Medium and Support
oil on canvas
relevance
rank 1.45010
Secondary Keywords
costume
costume accessories
costume accessories worn
european
european styles and periods
jewelry
jewelry by form
modern european fine arts styles and movements
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paintings
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people and culture
styles and periods
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Knife; Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon, Bamileke

Title
Knife
Artist
Artist Unknown, African, Cameroon, Bamileke
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
20th century
Accession Number
1998/1.101
Medium and Support
metal blade with wood handle
relevance
rank 1.45010
Secondary Keywords
african
african styles by region
cameroon grassfields
cameroon styles
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cutting tools
descriptors
edged weapons
equipment
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objects
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people and culture
styles and periods
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tools and equipment
weapons
weapons and ammunition
west african styles

Black Boomerang and Polygons; Alexander Calder

Title
Black Boomerang and Polygons
Artist
Alexander Calder
Physical Description
A base composed of a red section that lies on the floor and a black section that rises to narrow point. On the point rests the moving part of the "mobile"--one arm extends out and ends in a black boomerang; the other extends out then attaches to a vertical arm that has yellow polygons on either end.
Artist Life Dates
1898 - 1976
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1963
Accession Number
1986/2.21
Medium and Support
aluminum, steel, brass, and paint
relevance
rank 1.44975
Secondary Keywords
visual arts
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visual and tactile
visual works
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Untitled; Franz Kline

Title
Untitled
Artist
Franz Kline
Physical Description
Abstract painting composed of long broad brushstrokes in black and white with a small area of red in the upper left quadrant.
Artist Life Dates
1910 - 1962
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1961
Accession Number
1988/1.136
Medium and Support
oil on cardboard mounted on board
relevance
rank 1.44972
Secondary Keywords
european
european styles and periods
genres
international post-1945 styles and movements
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people and culture
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the americas

Prayer scroll fragment, from a prayer wheel; Artist Unknown, Tibet

Title
Prayer scroll fragment, from a prayer wheel
Artist
Artist Unknown, Tibet
Physical Description
A fragment of a horizontal scroll, which would originally have been rolled up and tucked inside a Tibetan prayer wheel, with the text of a prayer printed in red and black ink.
Century
18th century
Object Creation Date
18th century
Accession Number
1959/1.158
Medium and Support
red and black ink on paper
relevance
rank 1.44957
Secondary Keywords
asian
associated concepts
descriptors
document genres
document genres by conditions of production
image-making processes and techniques
information forms
object genres
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objects we use
paintings
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people and culture
processes and techniques
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religions
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scroll paintings
south asian
styles and periods
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visual works
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writing (processes)

Restaurant and Cafe in Little Italy; Duncan Hartley

Title
Restaurant and Cafe in Little Italy
Artist
Duncan Hartley
Physical Description
Two men inside a store looking out the window with three rows of bottles in front. "Alemagna" sign is on top of the window.
Artist Life Dates
born 1941
Object Creation Date
1975; printed 2013
Accession Number
2013/2.10
Medium and Support
digital print on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Baryta
relevance
rank 1.44836
Secondary Keywords
architectural elements
buildings and the land
components
components and systems
components by specific context
cultural landscapes
cultural landscapes by location or context
electronic images
enclosing structural elements
exterior walls
facades
facades and facade components
landscapes (environments)
objects we use
people and culture
settlements and landscapes
structural elements
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visual works
visual works by medium or technique
walls
walls and wall components
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Plate with incised floral scrolls; Artist Unknown, Iran

Title
Plate with incised floral scrolls
Artist
Artist Unknown, Iran
Physical Description
A plate with incised floral patterns and splashed green glaze.
Century
11th-12th century
Object Creation Date
11th century - 12th century
Accession Number
1957/1.52
Medium and Support
earthenware with cream-colored slip and splashed green glaze
relevance
rank 1.44773
Secondary Keywords
associated concepts
containers
containers by function or context
containers for serving and consuming food
culinary containers
descriptors
design elements
dishes
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middle east (general region)
object genres
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objects we use
patterns (design elements)
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people and culture
processes and techniques
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religions
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surface marking processes and techniques
vessels for serving and consuming food

Manege, Paris (Carrying a Baby); Louis Stettner

Title
Manege, Paris (Carrying a Baby)
Artist
Louis Stettner
Physical Description
Two people walking along a street, cars in road. One person is carrying a baby wrapped in a blanket and hat.
Artist Life Dates
born 1922
Object Creation Date
printed 1951 or later
Accession Number
2013/2.288
Medium and Support
gelatin silver print on paper
relevance
rank 1.44754
Secondary Keywords
buildings and the land
freewheeled vehicles
freewheeled vehicles by form or function
land vehicles
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objects we use
open spaces
open spaces and site elements
open spaces by function
passenger vehicles
people and culture
roads
roads by form
transportation spaces
transportation vehicles
vehicles

Articulation: Formulation, from the portfolio "Formulation: Articulation"; Josef Albers

Title
Articulation: Formulation, from the portfolio "Formulation: Articulation"
Artist
Josef Albers
Artist Life Dates
American, born Germany, 1888-1976
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1972
Accession Number
1983/1.336.58
Medium and Support
screenprint on paper
relevance
rank 1.44739
Secondary Keywords
transfer method
aegean
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associated concepts
descriptors
design elements
early western world
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Mandala of a Yabyum deity, housed in a chorten (stupa), surrounded by other deities and figures from the Tibetan Buddhist pantheon; Artist Unknown, Nepal

Title
Mandala of a Yabyum deity, housed in a chorten (stupa), surrounded by other deities and figures from the Tibetan Buddhist pantheon
Artist
Artist Unknown, Nepal
Century
18th century
Object Creation Date
early 18th century - mid 18th century
Accession Number
1963/2.63
Medium and Support
ink, gouache and gold on cotton
relevance
rank 1.44701
Secondary Keywords
asian
associated concepts
buddhist doctrinal concepts
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Untitled, Moroccan Abstraction; Emilio Sanchez

Title
Untitled, Moroccan Abstraction
Artist
Emilio Sanchez
Physical Description
An abstract oil painting of a blank, windowless building.
Artist Life Dates
b. 1921
Object Creation Date
1970-1975
Accession Number
2011/2.142
Medium and Support
oil on canvas
relevance
rank 1.44701
Secondary Keywords
buildings and the land
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The Attack on an Emigrant Train; Charles Ferdinand Wimar

Title
The Attack on an Emigrant Train
Artist
Charles Ferdinand Wimar
Physical Description
The painting depicts a group of American settlers attempting to defend themselves against attack by a band of Native Americans. A covered wagon pulled by two horses is at the center of the composition; at left, two Native Americans attack the wagon with war clubs and tomahawks; a figure on the lead horse points a pistol directly at the head of one of his attackers, while a figure at the rear of the wagon shoots another attacker. At right other warriors on horseback ride past the train shooting arrows and wielding tomahawks.
Artist Life Dates
1828-1862
Century
19th century
Object Creation Date
1856
Accession Number
1895.80
Medium and Support
oil on canvas
relevance
rank 1.44652
Secondary Keywords
american regions
americas
animals
animals and creatures
armed conflicts
associated concepts
atmospheric effects
buildings and the land
cargo vehicles
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cutting equipment
cutting tools
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edged weapons
equipment
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fights
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freewheeled vehicles
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grassland
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land vehicles
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locality
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mammals
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north & central america
north american
objects
objects we use
passenger vehicles
people
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people by activity
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physical sciences concepts
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projectile launchers with nonexplosive propellant
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scientific concepts
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the americas
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weaponry
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Construction #45; José de Rivera

Title
Construction #45
Artist
José de Rivera
Artist Life Dates
1904-1985
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
circa 1957
Accession Number
1983/1.401
Medium and Support
stainless steel with wood base
relevance
rank 1.44648
Secondary Keywords
art genres
artistic concepts
associated concepts
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european
european styles and periods
genres
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Niki 1; Chet LaMore

Title
Niki 1
Artist
Chet LaMore
Physical Description
An abstract sculpture in bronze.
Artist Life Dates
1908-1980
Object Creation Date
1957
Accession Number
2011/1.97
Medium and Support
bronze
relevance
rank 1.44629
Secondary Keywords
copper alloy
copper and copper alloy
descriptors
european
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TSBC3; Jordan Eagles

Title
TSBC3
Artist
Jordan Eagles
Physical Description
An abstract painting of blood in a sunburst pattern.
Artist Life Dates
(1977 - )
Object Creation Date
2011
Accession Number
2011/2.1
Medium and Support
blood, copper preserved on plexiglass, UV resin
relevance
rank 1.44551
Secondary Keywords
animal material
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constructions (sculpture)
descriptors
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Skulls; Andy Warhol

Title
Skulls
Artist
Andy Warhol
Physical Description
A large skull with zigzag lines on the one side. The skull is a black outline and there are varying shapes behind in grey, green, blue, white and black.
Artist Life Dates
1928-1987
Object Creation Date
1976
Accession Number
2014/1.578
Medium and Support
screenprint on Strathmore Bristol paper
relevance
rank 1.44551
Secondary Keywords
animal material
animal material by form or function
descriptors
european
european styles and periods
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skeleton and skeleton components
skeleton components
styles and periods
styles and periods by region

White Line Square XII (Series II); Josef Albers

Title
White Line Square XII (Series II)
Artist
Josef Albers
Physical Description
Squares in progressing sizes and shades of orange
Artist Life Dates
American, born Germany, 1888-1976
Object Creation Date
1966
Accession Number
2011/1.119
Medium and Support
three color alumninum plate lithographs on hand cut Arches cover paper
relevance
rank 1.44480
Secondary Keywords
visual arts
abstraction
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associated concepts
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coverings and hangings
coverings and hangings by form
coverings and hangings by specific type
european
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flatweaves
forms of expression
furnishings
furnishings by form or function
ingrain carpets
modern european fine arts styles and movements
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objects we use
people and culture
rugs
rugs by technique
styles and periods
styles and periods by region

Profile Airflow—Test Mold, Front End; Claes Oldenburg

Title
Profile Airflow—Test Mold, Front End
Artist
Claes Oldenburg
Physical Description
A polyurethane relief sculpture of the front end of an automobile superimposed over a silkscreen image of the car in an aluminum frame.
Artist Life Dates
American, born Sweden, 1929
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1968-1972
Accession Number
1975/1.80
Medium and Support
polyurethane relief over one-color silkscreen on Plexiglas
relevance
rank 1.44467
Secondary Keywords
descriptors
forming
freewheeled vehicles
freewheeled vehicles by form or function
genres
international post-1945 styles and movements
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transportation
transportation vehicles
vehicles

9-69; David Brown

Title
9-69
Artist
David Brown
Artist Life Dates
Born 1939
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1969
Accession Number
1983/1.400
Medium and Support
stainless steel with painted wood base
relevance
rank 1.44362
Secondary Keywords
art genres
artistic concepts
associated concepts
concepts in the arts
european
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people and culture
styles and periods
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20 décembre 1952; Pierre Soulages

Title
20 décembre 1952
Artist
Pierre Soulages
Physical Description
Abstract painting in muted colors with shades of blacks, browns, and white. The composition consists of bold diagonal lines and blocks of black, brown, and white.
Artist Life Dates
born 1919
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1952
Accession Number
1954/2.61
Medium and Support
oil on canvas
relevance
rank 1.44362
Secondary Keywords
art genres
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associated concepts
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european
european styles and periods
genres
modern and contemporary art
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modern european styles and movements
non-representational art
people and culture
styles and periods
styles and periods by region

Seven Aquatints; Robert Mangold

Title
Seven Aquatints
Artist
Robert Mangold
Physical Description
This work is a dark gold square. Within this color area is a circle outlined in green, that touches all four edges of the square, and a smaller square outlined in white.
Artist Life Dates
born 1937
Century
20th century
Object Creation Date
1973
Accession Number
1999/1.104.1
Medium and Support
aquatint printed in colors on BFK Rives wove paper
relevance
rank 1.44341
Secondary Keywords
transfer method
descriptors
design elements
european
european styles and periods
genres
modern european fine arts styles and movements
modern european styles and movements
objects we use
patterns (design elements)
patterns by specific type
people and culture
prints
prints by process
prints by process or technique
styles and periods
styles and periods by region
visual and tactile
visual works
visual works by medium or technique
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