ca. 1971-1973 (made)
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In 1970 Roger P. Saunders was a student at Brighton College of Technology, where he managed to install a copy of the ART 1 computer program originally developed by Richard Williams at the University of New Mexico in 1969. ART 1 was also used by the American artists Katherine Nash and Frederick Hammersley.
Saunders subsequently created PLAD 1, a Programming Language for Art and Design. He also made various presentations at events organised by the Computer Arts Society (CAS). These six computer-generated impact prints probably featured in one or more exhibitions organised by the Society in the early 1970s.
Saunders subsequently created PLAD 1, a Programming Language for Art and Design. He also made various presentations at events organised by the Computer Arts Society (CAS). These six computer-generated impact prints probably featured in one or more exhibitions organised by the Society in the early 1970s.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Computer print-outs mounted on board |
Brief description | Six computer print-outs of character maps, mounted on board, ca. 1971-1973, by Roger Saunders. |
Physical description | Six computer print-outs of character maps on lined computer paper with sprockets, mounted on board. |
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Credit line | Given by the Computer Arts Society, supported by System Simulation Ltd, London |
Summary | In 1970 Roger P. Saunders was a student at Brighton College of Technology, where he managed to install a copy of the ART 1 computer program originally developed by Richard Williams at the University of New Mexico in 1969. ART 1 was also used by the American artists Katherine Nash and Frederick Hammersley. Saunders subsequently created PLAD 1, a Programming Language for Art and Design. He also made various presentations at events organised by the Computer Arts Society (CAS). These six computer-generated impact prints probably featured in one or more exhibitions organised by the Society in the early 1970s. |
Other number | CAS/A/0095 - Previous owner's number |
Collection | |
Accession number | E.214-2008 |
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Record created | April 7, 2009 |
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