when very different images are brought together to create new or surprising ideas

how something feels when it is touched, the feel or appearance of a surface

handle or control something, like a material or image, in a skillful manner to alter it

where an artwork looks like it is three dimensional

Playing with collaging and relief through landscape

Art and design

Pupils will develop their collaging skills and showcase their strengths. They will learn about the different between using the metholody as part of the process or as the technique. They will explore how to place images together and develop compositional skills as well as be playful with ideas.

Collage and Assemblage: sustainable materials

Artists can find imagery from all sorts of sources for their art, including magazines, books, newspapers, posters, tickets, or adverts, to name a few. These sources are referred to as {{ }} objects.

the use of one element repeatedly throughout an artwork

placing two contrasting elements side by side to create meaning

the process of blending colours smoothly together

the creation of texture by layering materials

a combination of unrelated images to create surprising contrasts

placing multiple images on top of each other to create depth

cutting images into unusual shapes to form new, imaginative forms

softly merging different elements to create a seamless look

Match the technique with its description.

Collage allows us to create landscapes that defy real-world rules and encourage imagination beyond everyday life. These landscapes are often called ...

to alter or control the elements of art to create desired effects

What does it mean to manipulate an artwork?

a variety of sources like magazines, books, found objects, and online resources

Where can artists source images for collage to create unique compositions?

Assemblage creates meaning for the audience through the associations the viewer has to the {{ }}. These associations can be common or personal links for the artist.

items created specifically for art purposes

items that are collected from random sources, not intended for art

items that are hand-made for art projects

both involve arranging elements to form a composition

combines found objects in a composition to communicate ideas

helps reveal new meanings through context and narrative

can reflect personal or collective history

allows the artist to use everyday objects to communicate meaning

Assemblage - match the statements with descriptions.

the arrangement and placement of elements in an artwork

to guide the viewer's eye through the artwork

Starter Quiz