an art form that involves creating a composition by combining objects into a unified artwork

individual parts of an artwork that join together to make one cohesive piece

a letter design that shows emotion or meaning through its shape and style

the methods used to connect two or more materials or parts together

Assemblage: interior box design

Art and design

Pupils will devise and make a personalised assemblage sculpture that reflects aspects of their inner and outer personality. They will research, gather and collect items to decorate their box and compose a poetry self-portrait to go inside it.

Me in a box: drawing and sculpture

A sculpture made by combining everyday objects.

The methods used to connect two or more materials together are called {{}} techniques.

Why might an artist use their name or initial in their assemblage?

Using a glue spreader can help to create a {{}} finish to your collage.

What is a disadvantage of using glue as a joining technique?

Art boxes are a type of _________ sculpture.

An assemblage sculpture might tell a story that is __________ to the artist.

Which images show an assemblage sculpture?

how a person sees and understands who they are.

how a person expresses their individuality.

gather objects that remind them of a personal hobby or interest

think about how they will represent their past and experiences

To make a self-identity assemblage, the artist may need to ...

you may choose to put items which will be less noticeable

you may choose to put items which will feature more prominently

you should put items which will be the main focus.

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