Quote by Jerry Saltz

I love Rauschenberg. I love that he created a turning point in visual history, that he redefined the idea of beauty, that he combined painting, sculpture, photography, and everyday life with such gall, and that he was interested in, as he put it, 'the ability to conceive failure as progress.'

I love Rauschenberg. I love that he created a turning point

Summary

This quote expresses admiration for the artist Rauschenberg for his significant contributions to the visual arts. It explains how Rauschenberg played a pivotal role in reshaping the course of art history by challenging traditional notions of beauty. The quote also highlights his innovative approach of merging various artistic mediums, such as painting, sculpture, and photography, with elements of everyday life. Furthermore, it emphasizes Rauschenberg's unique perspective on failure as a means of progression, implying that he saw value in embracing setbacks and learning from them.

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