Arabesque
1975 | 7 minutes | 8.0 ★ (6)
- Overview
John Whitney's pioneering work of computer animation, Arabesque, from 1975. This flowing, abstract short film is a wonder to behold, a work of art. Like many other computer graphics pioneers, this film suggests roots in psychedelics and spiritual quests as much as engineering and mathematics. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2007.
- Release Date
01 January 1975
- DirectingJohn Whitney Sr.
- Budget
$0.00
- Revenue
$0.00
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