mr. barnett has been a constant force in the visual arts world. [applause] >> rita dove.plause] >> the 2011 national medal of arts to rita dove for her contributions to american letters and her service as poet lar yet of the united states from 1993 to 1995. her beauty,ly sy. and politics, cultivated popular interests in the arts. [applause] >> al pacino. [applause] >> the 2011 national medal of arts to al pacino, for his iconic contributions to american film and theatre as actor and director. recognized around the world for his signature intensity on the silver screen, mr. pacino stands among america's most accomplished artists. [applause] >> emily rauh pulitzer. [applause] the 2011 national medal of arts to emily rauh pulitzer for her contributions as a curator, art collector, and philanthropist. the founder of the pulitzer prize for the arts, she has broadened the impact of the arts in our national life by bringing great works into the public spirit. [applause] martin puryear. [applause] >> the 2011 national medal of arts to martin puryear for his reflections on history