The Responsive Eye (1965)
A documentary short directed by Brian De Palma, The Responsive Eye documents the 1965 exhibition of optical art at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Curated by William C. Seitz, the exhibition was the first major museum show dedicated to Op Art. The film captures both the artworks and the reactions of attendees, offering a snapshot of a pivotal moment in the relationship between contemporary art and public perception.
Director: Brian De Palma
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: December 31, 1965
Cast
- William Seitz - Self
- Rudolf Arnheim - Self
- Irving H. Leopold - Self
- David Hockney - Self
- Jeffrey Steele - Self
- Mon Levinson - Self
- Al Lesley - Self
- Josef Albers - Self
- Richard Anuszkiewicz - Self
- Huntington Hartford - Self
Editing: Brian De Palma
Production: Zodiac Associates Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Responsive Eye about?
- A documentary short directed by Brian De Palma, The Responsive Eye documents the 1965 exhibition of optical art at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Curated by William C. Seitz, the exhibition was the first major museum show dedicated to Op Art. The film captures both the artworks and the reactions of attendees, offering a snapshot of a pivotal moment in the relationship between contemporary art and public perception.
- Who directed The Responsive Eye?
- The Responsive Eye was directed by Brian De Palma.
- Who stars in The Responsive Eye?
- The Responsive Eye stars William Seitz, Rudolf Arnheim, Irving H. Leopold, David Hockney, Jeffrey Steele, Mon Levinson.
- How long is The Responsive Eye?
- The Responsive Eye has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is The Responsive Eye?
- The Responsive Eye is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Responsive Eye produced?
- The Responsive Eye was produced in United States of America.