Lapis (1966)

James Whitney’s Lapis (1966) is a classic work of abstract cinema, a 10-minute animation that took three years to create using primitive computer equipment. In this piece smaller circles oscillate in and out in an array of colors resembling a kaleidoscope while being accompanied with Indian sitar music. The patterns become hypnotic and trance inducing. This work clearly correlates the auditory and the visual and is a wonderful example of the concept of synaesthesia.

Director: James Whitney
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date:
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
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What is Lapis about?
James Whitney’s Lapis (1966) is a classic work of abstract cinema, a 10-minute animation that took three years to create using primitive computer equipment. In this piece smaller circles oscillate in and out in an array of colors resembling a kaleidoscope while being accompanied with Indian sitar music. The patterns become hypnotic and trance inducing. This work clearly correlates the auditory and the visual and is a wonderful example of the concept of synaesthesia.
Who directed Lapis?
Lapis was directed by James Whitney.
How long is Lapis?
Lapis has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is Lapis?
Lapis is a Animation film.
Where was Lapis produced?
Lapis was produced in United States of America.