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"Figure 4. Identification and Extension of Lines" by Kenneth C. Knowlton, 1970

THF626540 / "Figure 4. Identification and Extension of Lines" by Kenneth C. Knowlton, 1970 / front
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Artifact Overview

Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Print (Visual work)

Date Made

1970

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2021.14.232

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Lillian F. Schwartz & Laurens R. Schwartz Collection.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Board (Flat object)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)
Cream (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 27.125 in
Width: 19.313 in
Length: 0.063 in

Inscriptions

on front: Figure 4. Identification and Extension of Lines. / WBT (1,1) (12345,0,) / XL (,1) 20/10 (1...) GT / ID PXL (1,1) N,1(112, 122) / XLI (X,2,1) ID, DIR, 1(NS, SN, EW, WE, AB, BA, RL, LR) ID / XLI (X, 4, 1) ID, DIR, 1 (NR, RE, EB, BS, SL, LW, WA, AN) / XLI (X, 4, 1) ID, TPLS, (23, 34, 45, 52) ID / XT PXL (1,1) N, 1(021) / XLI (X,2, 1) XT, DIR, 1(NS, SN, EW, WE, AB, BA, RL, LR) XT / XLI (X, 4, 1) XT, DIR, 1(NR, RE, EB, BS, SL, LW, WA, AN) / XLI (X,4,1) XT, TPLS, 1(23,34,45,52) XT / GOTO (X,3/5, 1) ID / (C) Copyright 1970. Bell Telephone Laboratories, Inc.