The Elephant on the Hill


60m 1987

Brief Synopsis

The relationship between art and technology is examined in this "Smithsonian World" special. The documentary explores the changes in this historical relationship from Greek mythology to laser technology and computer graphics. Filmed at the Smithsonian's Arts and Industries Building, the Hirshhorn Mu

Film Details

Also Known As
Elephant on the Hill, Smithsonian World (05/13/87)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1987

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

The relationship between art and technology is examined in this "Smithsonian World" special. The documentary explores the changes in this historical relationship from Greek mythology to laser technology and computer graphics. Filmed at the Smithsonian's Arts and Industries Building, the Hirshhorn Museum, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and California's Mojave Desert, the program features interviews with artists, scientists and philosophers as well as observations by the series host, author/historian David McCullough.

Film Details

Also Known As
Elephant on the Hill, Smithsonian World (05/13/87)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1987

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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