• 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 artweiterlesen