The artwork, titled “Recital (Spread),” was created by Robert Rauschenberg in 1980. Belonging to the Neo-Dada art movement, it is categorized under the genre of abstract art.
The artwork is a vibrant collage that features a multitude of images and patterns in an eclectic arrangement. Dominated by horizontal bands and vertical sections, it incorporates a variety of textures and colors, including muted greens, blues, and reds interspersed with more vivid oranges and yellows. Overlapping layers of photographs and printed images create a complex, multifaceted visual experience. At the right central part of the artwork, a prominent white fan blade against a navy blue dotted fabric provides a striking three-dimensional element. The composition’s juxtaposition of diverse materials and colors exemplifies the dynamic and experimental nature of the Neo-Dada movement, reflecting Rauschenberg’s innovative approach to art.
