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| Paper: |
Cosmic Thing: Astrology, Space Science, and Personal
Cartography in Robert Rauschenberg's Autobiography |
| Volume: |
441, The Inspiration of Astronomical Phenomena VI |
| Page: |
221 |
| Authors: |
Carey, C. L. |
| Abstract: |
The following paper undertakes an iconographic analysis of Robert
Rauschenberg's large scale print, Autobiography (1967). The
artist's interest in astronomy and astrology, visual metaphors
aligning the body with the cosmos, and the cartographic representation
of self are discussed. Autobiography is placed in cultural and
historical context with other works by the artist, elaborated as a
personal narrative–an alternative to traditional self portraiture. |
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