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The Gates in Central Park by Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Photos

By Jackie Craven, About.com

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Christo's Gates: Changing Sizes

The Gates in Central Park by Christo and Jeanne-Claude

The Gates in Central Park by Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Photo 7 of 10

Photos © Jackie Craven
Christo and Jeanne-Claude spaced each Gate about 12 feet (3,65 meters) apart along the winding walkways through Central Park. In some parts of the Park the Gates were placed further apart rather than cut off low hanging branches.

All the Gates were 16 feet (4,87 meters) tall. However, the Gates were not all the same width. Some Gates were only 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 meters) wide. Other Gates were as wide as 18 feet (5.48 meters). The changing sizes helped create the sense that the Gates were living, growing parts of the environment.

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