FORM IN ACTION: Bridges-Go-Round

Shirley Clarke’s short experimental film Bridges-Go-Round (1958) allows monumental objects to take flight.

Discussion Questions

After watching this clip from Bridges-Go-Round, consider the questions below. Then submit your response.

Question

1. Follow a graphic pattern throughout the clip. How is dynamism created through juxtaposition of lines and shapes?

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Question

2. How is color used as part of the film’s transformative power?

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