It isn't necessary to state a theme, but Jimmy does.
While not explicitly stated, a familiar theme does emerge from the collective pictures, which were selected by Dan Leers, a curatorial fellow in MoMA's photography department.
Although the roof decoration shows some Polynesian influence, it also powerfully states a major theme of Maori art: a human figure flanked by figures in profile, prototypes of the later manaia monsters.
"The estimate is that 15% to 50% of our health care is of no use," he stated, echoing a theme that surfaced more than once at the Wharton conference.
It takes as its subject the death of the Portuguese national heroine Inês de Castro, who was murdered by Afonso IV the father of Dom Pedro, her lover for reasons of state, a theme that resonated throughout subsequent European literature.
The depiction of the two generations is meant to show the conflict between Jewish tradition and loyalty to the state, a theme embedded in the consciousness of many Jewish painters.
One lesson I took from them is that if there is any hope for the future it is not to be found in parliament but in the countervailing forces to what has been called the "neoliberal state" – a theme explored by conservative theologian Philip Blond in the first debate and echoed by Jeremy Gilbert in the second, this time from a radical perspective.
Stating the theme, a hefty chunk of lobster came poised on a plate of lobster ravioli glossy with saffron beurre blanc.
In many ways, Americans have long treated the whole state as a theme park -- if not a roller-coaster ride that provides exhilarating highs and gut-wrenching drops.
This year's concert included the presentation of an award to Madeleine Albright, the former secretary of state, and a theme of "Women, Music and Diplomacy," with an abundance of prominent guests, including the singers Patti Austin, Nnenna Freelon, Roberta Gambarini and Gretchen Parlato.
