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"Figure 5. Designs from an Explicit Pattern" by Kenneth C. Knowlton, 1970

THF626542 / "Figure 5. Designs from an Explicit Pattern" 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

2021.14.233

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: 26.875 in
Width: 20.125 in
Length: 0.063 in

Inscriptions

on front: Figure 5. IDeisgns from an Explicit Pattern. / CH CHV (1,1) XLOC, SET, 5, 344 / CHV (1,1) YLOC, SET, 5, 233 / CHV (1,1) SZ, SET, 2, 5 / BX BXL (1,1) BTL (XLOC, YLOC, SZ, SZ, SZ, SZ, 17, 5) 1 (O...) / XLI (1,1) BX, XLIT, 1 (AO,OA) / CHV (1,1) XLOC, ADD, 2 / CHV (X, 2/8, 1) YLOC, SUB, 2, 2, BX / GOTO (x, 50/100/200, 1) CH / BTL PAT 363734 / PAT 112510 / PAT 160410 / PAT 110411 / PAT 361637 / (C) Copyright 1970. Bell Telephone Laboratories, Inc.
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