Robert Rauschenberg : A Retrospective [Hardcover]

Robert Rauschenberg (Author), Ruth Fine (Author), Trisha Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 31, 1997

In a career that has spanned nearly 50 years, Robert Rauschenberg has redefined the art of our time. Once branded the "bad boy" of American modernism, Rauschenberg has taken a revolutionary approach to traditional art forms and worked in an extraordinarily diverse range of mediums. This volume, which explores the entire scope of his achievement, accompanies the first retrospective exhibition of Rauschenberg's work held since 1976, opening at the Guggenheim Museum, New York, in September 1997 and traveling to Houston in early 1998 and then to Europe and Asia.

Four essays by leading scholars and curators interpret and analyze Rauschenberg's art while emphasizing his unique contribution across disciplines. Two essays by former collaborators provide insight into his involvement with avant-garde performance and technology. And more than 500 illustrations reproduce Rauschenberg's challenging art, from his revolutionary all-white paintings and acclaimed Combines to prints, photographs, and the recent overseas projects that Rauschenberg has pursued in the belief that art and collaboration have the power to bring about social change.

This comprehensive book, which includes an illustrated chronology of Rauschenberg's life and work and up-to-date exhibition and performance histories, will be the essential monograph on Robert Rauschenberg.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 608 pages
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (October 31, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810969033
• ISBN-13: 978-0810969032
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 9.9 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,129,107 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a very comprehensive overview of Rauschenberg's work, June 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Robert Rauschenberg : A Retrospective (Hardcover)

For the fan and the collector, this book is an excellent reference guide that offers extensive illustrations of the works themselves, as well as documentary photos of the artist at work and play. A chronology, exhibition and performance histories are also included. I was also very interested in the information regarding Rauschenberg's work processes and collaborations with other artists. This is a fine addition to any art library.

This book was offered in paperback during a recent exhibition at the San Francisco MOMA, so if you can find the hard cover you should buy it.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, though more text than I wanted, December 27, 2001

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kjbaumga (Lincoln, NE USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Robert Rauschenberg : A Retrospective (Hardcover)

I was very pleased by the large number of high-quality reproductions. Still, as far as I'm concerned there should have been *more*. The book contains (a rough count) about 280 pages containing text or mostly text, out of about 630 total pages. However, I'm very happy with the book.

6 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent well presented book, September 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Robert Rauschenberg : A Retrospective (Hardcover)

The problem with art books is that they go out of print too quickly. This is a beautifully presented book on Rauschenberg that was released with the big retrospective at the Guggenheim in 97/98. Barnes and Noble still had copies avaiable as of Sept. 99, so check there -- they were even discounted!