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The Gates in AP Art History

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Verified for the 2027 exam•Fiveable Content Team

Definition

The Gates refers to a large-scale art installation created by Christo and Jeanne-Claude in Central Park, New York City. It consisted of 7,503 saffron-colored fabric panels hung from metal frames along the park's pathways.

This definition is part of Fiveable's AP Art History review, which also has guided practice questions.

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