Caption: "Light Depth" Sam Gilliam, 1969, Credit: Corcoran Gallery of Art
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"Light Depth" Sam Gilliam, 1969 

Washington Color and Light

From: Emily Berman
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The Corcoran Gallery's exhibit, "Washington Color and Light," showcases the paintings and sculptures of D.C. artists who achieved renown in the 1950s and 1960s for their simple techniques... so simple, in fact, they look easy to copy. But, are they really?

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The Corcoran Gallery's exhibit, "Washington Color and Light," showcases the paintings and sculptures of D.C. artists who achieved renown in the 1950s and 1960s for their simple techniques... so simple, in fact, they look easy to copy. But, are they really?

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  • Produced: Dec 03, 2010
  • Producers: Emily Berman

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