The show, organized by Cynthia Hahn, a professor of medieval art at Hunter, working with a team of student-scholars, raises questions about the power-politics underlying the relic phenomenon, a subject that the Walters show chooses to de-emphasize in favor of delving deep into the mechanics of medieval devotion.
Similarly with Mikhail Baryshnikov's noble forays into American experimental dance and choreography, which also de-emphasize physicality in favor of conceptualism and natural movement.
Mr. Jobs, by most accounts, prefers the nondescript attire as a way to de-emphasize individuality in favor of promoting a collective approach at Apple.
They tend to de-emphasize combat in favor of challenges such as hiding or running from enemies and solving puzzles.
1. Emphasize in-season produce.
Living in a world that emphasizes instant convertibility tends to de-emphasize our senses, in favor of the magical numbers in bank accounts, or the symbolic value of our expensive possessions.
Or should we slow down and de-emphasize revenue growth in favor of profit growth?
In the short term, we should de-emphasize that approach in favor of more flexible, cost-effective approaches in community-based education.
As a Senate candidate, Ms. O'Donnell has tried to de-emphasize social issues in favor of the Tea Party standbys of small government, deficit reduction and slashed spending.
James Love, director of the Consumer Project on Technology, a consumer advocacy group based in Washington, says the organization's decisions de-emphasize free speech in favor of protecting commercial interests.
The 38-year-old Raquel Bitton, who brought her tribute to Piaf to Carnegie Hall on Saturday night, served her subject by de-emphasizing the pathos in favor of the craft.
