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Saul Bass Trivia Questions

How much do you really know about Saul Bass? Below are 8 true or false statements. Click each one to reveal the answer and explanation.

1.

Saul Bass designed the iconic 'I ♥ NY' logo.

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That logo was created by Milton Glaser in 1977. Bass is often confused with Glaser due to their similar minimalist styles.

2.

Bass created the opening credits for 'Psycho' with its famous slashing lines.

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Bass designed the kinetic, slashing title sequence for Hitchcock's 'Psycho' in 1960, though he didn't direct the infamous shower scene as often rumored.

3.

Bass's title sequence for 'The Man with the Golden Arm' used animated paper cutouts.

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His 1955 title for the film featured jagged, animated paper shapes symbolizing addiction, revolutionizing how movie credits were presented.

4.

Saul Bass designed the iconic AT&T globe logo in the 1980s.

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The AT&T globe was actually designed by Saul Bass in 1983, but it wasn't his most famous work; his film title sequences are better known.

5.

Bass created the poster for 'The Shining' featuring a child's tricycle.

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The 'Shining' poster with the tricycle was designed by Saul Bass? Actually, it was, but it's less known; Bass did the poster and title sequence for Kubrick's film.

6.

Saul Bass won an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.

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He won the Oscar in 1968 for his short film 'Why Man Creates', a playful documentary about creativity and human innovation.

7.

Bass designed the original logo for the Girl Scouts of the USA.

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The Girl Scouts trefoil logo was created in 1978 by designer Saul Bass—wait, that's actually true. Many think it's older, but Bass modernized it.

8.

Saul Bass never worked on a single Disney film title sequence.

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Bass actually designed the opening titles for Disney's 'The Incredible Journey' (1963) and consulted on other projects, but it's a little-known fact.

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