Arabesque (1975)

Arabesque (1975) poster

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.

Director: John Whitney Sr.
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date:
Original Language: en

Keywords

short film, computer graphics

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What is Arabesque about?
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.
Who directed Arabesque?
Arabesque was directed by John Whitney Sr..
How long is Arabesque?
Arabesque has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
What genre is Arabesque?
Arabesque is a Animation film.