. The work of Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008) has had a profound impact on avant-garde
art from the 1950s onwards. A pioneer of multimedia art, this book explores his
experimentations from his Combines (works melding painting and sculpture), prints,
silkscreen paintings to his use of technology and his collaborations with choreographers
such as Merce Cunningham and Trisha Brown.
. Phaidon Focus is a brand new series that offers accessible, up-to-date, authoritative, enjoyable and
thought-provoking books on internationally renowned modern masters
. Written by experts in their field, each of these lively and beautifully illustrated books, covers the full
span of the artist's work, exploring its origins, development, style and themes
. Stimulating and a pleasure to read, each book consists of a chronological essay accompanied by
'Focus' sections that delve into specific themes and important groups of work, and ends with a short
chronology and a bibliography
. These compact and affordable hardback books are the perfect introductions to the artists, essential
reading for students and rewarding for anyone curious about art
