In his insightful and engrossing lecture, Leo Steinberg surveys and critiques the work of Robert Rauschenberg, one of the great American post-war artists. He also discusses his own experience as a critic in the exciting and turbulent art world of New York in the 1950s and 1960s. The result is a rare glimpse not only into Rauschenberg, but also into Steinberg. With the sharpness and confidence that can only come from a critic who has long been involved with Rauschenberg's work, Steinberg offers an in-depth discussion of ...
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In his insightful and engrossing lecture, Leo Steinberg surveys and critiques the work of Robert Rauschenberg, one of the great American post-war artists. He also discusses his own experience as a critic in the exciting and turbulent art world of New York in the 1950s and 1960s. The result is a rare glimpse not only into Rauschenberg, but also into Steinberg. With the sharpness and confidence that can only come from a critic who has long been involved with Rauschenberg's work, Steinberg offers an in-depth discussion of such major pieces as the Erased DeKooning Drawing, Bed , and Monogram . He explains the subtle differences between his interpretations and those of other critics, such as Clement Greenberg and Hilton Kramer. He candidly reflects on how he has changed his mind over the years, and defends his new ideas about Rauschenberg's work with precise, fresh arguments. He critically evaluates Rauschenberg's more recent work and addresses how it falls short from the artist's earlier work. From Rauschenberg's silk-screen prints of the 1960s to the vegetable dye transfer prints of the 1990s, Steinberg warns against the dangers of overinterpretation and iconographic enthusiasm. He argues that the unifying strand through this great artist's work is his drive to appropriate, to take objects and images from the world and make them his own by making them become a part of his art. Provocative, intelligent, and beautifully articulated, Steinberg's words shed light on one remarkable artist and on the post-war New York art scene, on Steinberg's particular appreciation of Rauschenberg and on his life's work as an art critic.
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The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Unread copy. Text pages clean & tight. Slight wrinkle in upper right corner. Leo Steinberg's lecture given at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, (October, 1997) & with revisions, for the Menil Collection, Houston, (May, 1998) on the occasion "Robert Rauschenberg: A Retrospective". Numerous photos accompany text, Extremely readable copy.
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Near Fine. Book 75 pages with 51 illustrations in color. A fine line of fading to the top edge, otherwise fine. First paperback edition. Illustrated wraps. Foreword by Walter Hopps and Susan Davidson. The lecture was presented at the Solomon R. Guggenheim, New York (October 21, 1997) and with revisions, for the Menil Collection, Houston (May 7, 1998), on the occasion of the exhibition "Robert Rauschenberg: A Retrospective." For this publication, the text has been slightly augmented. Notes.
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As New. 0226771830 75pp In this engrossing lecture, filled with exciting insights and personal memories, the author surveys the career of Robert Rauschberg Illustrations.
