Collage
Definition
This term refers to an artistic technique that involves assembling different materials, such as paper, photographs, fabric, or found objects, onto a surface to create a new, composite image, often exploring the relationships between disparate elements.
History
Collage became a significant technique in the early 20th century, particularly with the rise of Cubism and Dada, as artists sought to break down traditional boundaries between art and everyday life, creating works that juxtapose and recontextualize materials.
Notable Examples
Hannah Höch
Cut with the Kitchen Knife 1919-1920,
Henri Matisse
The Snail, 1953
Pablo Picasso
Still Life with Chair Caning, 1912
Key Artists & Movements
Key figures include Hannah Höch, a pioneer of photomontage within the Dada movement, and Henri Matisse, who used cut paper to create vibrant, abstract compositions in his later years.
Techniques & Materials
Techniques involve cutting, tearing, and assembling various materials onto a surface, often combining elements from different sources to create new visual and conceptual relationships, using adhesives, pins, or other methods to secure the materials in place.
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