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Brian Cunningham:
This photo really struck out to me because of the unique usage of lighting and composition. I really like how the position of the bench or pew that Twombly is sitting on disappears past us, really pulling us into the photo. The gap in the back of the bench also adds even more parallel lines with the top of the bench that further show the depth of photo as they lead on to the vanishing point. The other big part I enjoy is the lighting, especially around Twombly's head and his sweater. The lighting around the head allows for just enough detail to make out what you need, such as the hairline, eyes, and mouth. The lighting on the sweater really highlights the ruffles and bends of the sweater which I feel gives the viewer a sort of insight to Twombly's movement even in a still picture.

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Robert Rauschenberg, Bed (1955)

This painting was created by Rauschenberg that features a pillow, a quilt, and a sheet attached to a wooden support. The surface of the bed linens has been painted over with gestural brushstrokes and drips of paint, creating a textured effect. The work blurs the line between painting and sculpture. This was also deeply personal for Rauschenberg, as it was inspired by a time in his life when he was struggling financially and was forced to sleep on a bed made from his own artwork.

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Robert Rauschenberg, Untitled, c.1953, Gold leaf on fabric and glue on canvas, in wood-and-glass frame (image selected from MoMA website)

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Sana Khan:
What drew me to this particular Rauschenberg piece was the texture and the simple use of one color. The painting itself utilizes gold leaf on fabric and glue on canvas - it uses a variety of mediums and techniques. It appears experimental and spontaneous, yet I suspect that it was intentionally and carefully crafted. Because of the variety of mediums in this piece, there is a tangible texture to it, even though we can only touch through our eyes. The fabric and the gold leaves visibly "pop" out through the flat surface of the canvas, making it literally three-dimensional (not merely conveying three-dimensionality, like in traditional canvas painting). Because of the monochromatic nature of this piece, our eyes are led to focus on the varied landscape of texture throughout - it looks like the peaks, valleys, and ridges of a mountain. It is so impactful because the contours and lines created by the texture and three-dimensional nature of this piece, can be interpreted in any way that you wish. You might see trees, people, faces, or other figures, or you might just appreciate the mixture of media and texture the way it is.

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Edward Hennessy:
The mixed media piece "Canyon," created by Robert Rauschenberg in 1959-1960, challenges traditional notions of art. Composed of everyday objects like a stuffed bald eagle, a pillow, a photograph, and a mirror, the work invites the viewer to engage with it and subverts its meaning. In addition to drawing the eye to "Canyon," its visual impact encourages contemplation and inspires other artists to push boundaries and challenge established norms. As a whole, "Canyon" remains an inspiring and thought-provoking piece of art.

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Frank Anaya. This particular image really stood out to me, the use of the black and white colors really separated if from the rest. At first glance you really aren’t able to tell what’s exactly going on in this image. But if you closely examine it we can see a variety of different images, we see horses, cars, cats,
people on a raft etc. A lot of of people won’t be able to see the beauty in this art piece because it defies what an art piece is “suppose” to look like. Robert Gauschenberg is truly a master of what he does, you won’t see this type of art form anyone else .

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Jayden Rowley-
What makes this piece my personal favorite out of all of his work is the abstract element and the meaning behind the image. The image portrays meanings such as travel, home, and arrival. My favorite part of the piece though is the ice cream cones that appear on the left side of the piece. To me it lightens up the painting and adds some additional character to an already extravagant painting.

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Robert Rauschenberg, Space (Tribute 21), 1994 

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Tribute 21 by Robert Rauschenberg is a series of prints that each resemble a specific humanitarian theme. The piece was created for a humanitarian aid project, which was also entitled Tribute 21. This project sought to use the power of art to promote and display social, economic, and cultural development. It also aimed to improve social conditions at the dawn of a new century. What I love most about this piece is that Robert Rauschenberg made it a goal to create this piece as sustainably as possible. Rauschenberg printed these images using special dyes that were less toxic than traditional dyes and used primarily water instead of chemical solvents to transfer these images to paper.

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White Painting [four panel], 1951, oil on canvas
This painting is impactful and interesting to me because it is challenging the idea of what is art, in what I believe to be the best possible way, as well as how he was so committed to this bit that he made four versions each with one more panel. This series of paintings is so controversial because it must be outrageous for some people that this is called a painting. Art is subjective and it's not going to always please everyone, it's not going to always follow rules, and it's not going to always be understandable. This painting really challenges people and shows who they really are if they are mad or upset that a white blank canvas is called a painting. I love people who are petty and I feel like this is peak pettiness to people who have no real understanding of what art truly is, an expression of others and how they wish to express themselves even in the most ridiculous and weirdest ways. Even something as simple as a white painting can cause so much controversy and that for me is really impactful and admirable.

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Robert Rauschenberg "Collections", 1954/1955, mixed media

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Based on the artworks created by Rauschenberg, his piece titled “Collection” stood out to me the most. Upon first glance, the piece seemed very chaotic/loud and immediately caught my attention. This piece is able to show me the various emotions that the piece intends to invoke through the use of its colors and technique used. Rauschenberg created this piece with three panels. What I liked about this piece was the use of materials. This piece incorporated everyday materials into the piece and converted them into art materials. Some of the objects included magazines, oil paint, comic strips, and wood panels. An approach that caught my eye was how he used three panels vertically and crafted the materials to be separated horizontally. This approach sets three different moods throughout the piece horizontally. The emphasis on emotions and abstract techniques really tied the piece together well, making it eye-catching. I like how with this piece Rauschenberg was able to create a  new approach to art while also creating a “combine painting”.  This piece really showed what a unique style Robert Rauschenberg possessed.

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Hailey Walthers: This particular piece by Robert Rauschenberg stood out to me the most because it enlarges the quantities of stuff that got into his art when he began to use printed pictures and images. Therefore, this particular oil canvas emphasizes his expertise in pop art. I like how he included social, political, economic, and cultural realities within these paintings to bring a sense of reality to the viewer. Ultimately, it evokes urbanization while contrasting vibrant shades of yellows and reds in the background. I find this to be impactful as he incorporates everyday objects through an artistic form, depicting a unique style.