GERMANY · 1923

Rhythmus 23

Hans Richter
German Expressionism abstract animation geometric shapes figure-ground reversal visual contrast kinetic art
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We watch white shapes dancing on black background, which changes when the white shape fills up the screen completely, and black lines and figures bounce around on the now white background.

Year1923
CountryGermany
DirectorHans Richter
Rhythmus 23

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