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The Artist and the Computer
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The Artist and the Computer

1976-10-02 · 11 min · ★ 4.8

Documentary · Animation

Pioneering artist Lillian Schwartz demonstrates the human input -- integrity, artistic sensibilities, and aesthetics -- that goes into producing early computer art. In voice-over she explains the intent behind a number of her films and offers insight into the artist's problems and decisions. Produced for AT&T.

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Directors
John K. Ball
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AT&T, Larry Keating Productions
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United States of America
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Released

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Lillian SchwartzLillian SchwartzSelf - Narrator (voice)

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