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The Crossing

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

"The Crossing" is a large-scale video installation by Bill Viola that depicts two individuals slowly walking towards each other through water. It explores themes of birth, death, and transformation.

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