Geometric Threads: IBM Mathematical Peep Shows by Charles and Ray Eames

Charles and Ray Eames created a series of short animations exploring mathematical principals such as topology, symmetry, functions, and squared numbers. IBM Mathematical Peep Shows (1961, 10 min.) were made for the original Mathematica: A World of Numbers… and Beyond exhibition created for IBM and the California Museum of Science and Industry. With music by Elmer Bernstein and animation by Glen Fleck.

Cubits (1978, 4 min.), by Al Jarnow, animates an architectural catalogue of cubic rotations, "exploring the logic of animation and the nature of logic itself." (Thelma Schenkel, Trickfilm Festival)

Quilt (1996, 7 min.), by Gayle Thomas, is a kaleidoscopic computer animation inspired by geometric quilt designs.