Robert Rauschenberg: A Retrospective

Language: English

Published by Solomon R Guggenheim Museum, 1997

0892071869 / 9780892071869

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4to. Minor edge wear; some light scuffing. Spine creased, but sewn binding remains sound. Light foxing to edges of text block. Else fine. Internals are bright and clean. 31 color illustrations 48 pages 11 ¾ x 8 ½ inches ISBN 10: 1930743661 ISBN 13: 9781930743663 Robert Rauschenberg was born in Port Arthur, Texas on October 22, 1925. After briefly attending the University of Texas to study pharmacology and serving in the US Navy during World War II, he decided to study art. He attended Kansas City Art Institute (1947-1948), and the Academie Julian, Paris (1947) where he met artist Susan Weil. They later married and had a son, Christopher. He then attended Black Mountain College in North Carolina (1948-49) where he studied with Joseph Albers. At Black Mountain, Rauschenberg formed friendships with Merce Cunningham, John Cage and David Tudor. While at Black Mountain College, he participated in Theatre Piece #1 by John Cage, which has since become acknowledged as the first Happening. He moved to New York in 1949 and attended the Arts Student League where he worked with Morris Mantor and Vaclav.

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Title
Robert Rauschenberg: A Retrospective
Author
Hopps, Walter; Davidson, Susan
Publisher
Solomon R Guggenheim Museum
Publication year
1997
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
0892071869
ISBN 13
9780892071869
Illustrator
Profusely Illustrated
Item weight
9 pounds
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