Algebraische Kurven Werkgruppe KAES (Algebraic Curves from the KAES Series)

Basic Information

Title: Algebraische Kurven Werkgruppe KAES (Algebraic Curves from the KAES Series)
Artist(s): Herbert W. Franke
Date Created: 1970
Framed Dimensions: 35 x 26.5 in.
Unframed Dimensions: 27.5 x 19.5 in.
Medium:
Inventory ID: Franke-1970-05

Description

a serigraph after an original unique computer-generated plotter drawing

signed lower right in graphite
numbered 92/100 lower left in graphite
series name KAES from: Kurven, AESthetische (curves, aesthetic)

hardware: Siemens 4004
programmer: Peter Henne
computer operator: Helmut Maier

“This silkscreen print is from a series of works entitled KAES, from ‘Kurven, AESthetische’ (Aesthetic Curves). These works were Herbert W. Franke’s first digitally-produced graphics. In collaboration with the artist, Peter Henne wrote the computer program that generated and manipulated the curves. These algebraic curves formed the basic element of the image, and the computer program produced a series of slow, step-by-step superpositions and transformations. The curves could be enlarged, lengthened, or reduced, for example, producing sequences and patterns.”
– Victoria and Albert Museum

 

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