Collage became a part of Modern art in the early 20th century. Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque were credited with naming this type of art. The word collage comes from the French word coller, which means to glue. Collages can be made of many materials. I have an assortment of student collages to show you.
Collage art is unique because you take already existing materials and arrange them into a new art form.
Collage is all about playing around with materials and colors and images, gluing them down and seeing what happens next.
The best part is- there is no way to make a mistake. If you don’t like what you glued down, simply glue over it, peel it off or even paint over it.
Collage is perfect for people who say, “I can’t draw.” It levels the playing field. All it requires is scissors, glue and papers.
Why do I like collage so much?
- Collage can be simple or complicated.
- Collage can tell an intentional story OR and unintended one.
- New connections are made when unrelated images are put together.
- It is wonderful for generating ideas and when you make one collage, you will often get an idea for your next artwork.
- Collage is a great way to play with colors, textures and shapes. What colors go well together? How many different shades of blue can I find
- It is lots of fun!
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