Jordan Belson

1926–2011

Introduction

Jordan Belson (June 6, 1926 – September 6, 2011) was an American artist and abstract cinematic filmmaker who created nonobjective, often spiritually oriented, abstract films spanning six decades.

Wikidata identifier

Q6276381

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Introduction

Experimental filmmaker made abstract animated films of color, movement, and light. He was also a dedicated painter.

Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, painter

ULAN identifier

500353374

Names

Jordan Belson

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Date of birth
June 6, 1926

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