Arabesque 49 years old

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.

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Arabesque (49 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, January 01, 1975
  • Runtime: 7 minutes