John Whitney
What major art/design movement is this artist a part of?
1917-1995
Whitney worked largely with abstract designs; he also worked in film, TV programs, advertisement, and music.
^ Matrix III (1972)
^ Experiments in Motion Graphics (1968)
^ Vertigo (1958 Hitchcock): Animation by Saul Bass & John Whitney
What novel methods/techniques did this artist integrate into their practice?
Analog computer animation
How does the artist’s practice reflect/respond to the historic movement in which they practiced?
Whitney’s work contributed to the rise of the digital art age, as well as Hollywood movie production and film in general.
If applicable, how did the artist tailor/hybridize emerging technologies into their practice?
The analog computer Whitney used was built in the late 1950’s by converting the mechanism of a World War II M-5 antiaircraft gun director.
Later he began using an optical printer rather than coloring his digital films in post production.
How did the artist’s work change over time?
By the 70’s Whitney stopped using analog computers and began using digital.
What artists influenced this person’s work, and who did they in turn influence?
Whitney was inspired by music, and often combined music with motion graphic. His work opened the way for making art with computers.