everyday objects brought together to create meaning

items that are not designed for the purpose of making art, but have been collected from more random sources

a connection we make in our minds between ideas or things, based on something they have in common

Exploring memory through the world of assemblage

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

a type of painting made with bold brushstrokes

art created with everyday objects to form meaning, similar to a 3D collage

a collection of photographs arranged in a grid

a form of abstract sculpture using only metal

a 3D artwork made by combining everyday objects or materials

a 2D artwork made by arranging cut-out images or materials

everyday items repurposed as art materials in assemblage

a 3D art form that often involves carving or modeling materials

the use of objects or images to represent deeper meanings

Assemblage in art - match each term to its correct description.

It arranges objects in a way that enhances the message or symbolism.

How does composition affect the meaning of an assemblage?

to create a visual focal point or guide the viewer’s eye

to fill space without any particular reason

Why might an artist choose to place certain found objects in specific locations within an assemblage?

An assemblage must form a recognisable image to have meaning, and meaning cannot emerge through the arrangement, colours, textures, or relationships between found objects.

a spiral based on the Fibonacci sequence, guiding the eye

divides the frame into 9 parts, placing focal points on intersections

elements are placed freely, without symmetry or planning

compositions with flat, two-dimensional elements like paintings

compositions using three-dimensional elements like sculptures

Composition design - match each term with its correct description.

by selecting imagery and symbols that represent these themes

by using only black and white photographs

How do artists use collage in portraiture to explore themes such as identity, emotions, or social histories?

a technique using layered images and symbols to create meaning in art

artwork that represents a person, often exploring identity and emotion

the use of images or objects to represent deeper meanings

two different styles blended in collage to create rich narratives

Collage in portraiture - match the term with the description.

a painting created using natural materials

a tool specifically designed for artistic purposes

an object collected from everyday sources and used in art

the arrangement of geometric shapes to form a design

a form of painting with multiple layers of colour

a technique where everyday objects are assembled to create new meaning

the use of only natural materials like wood and stone

cutting shapes without a template, allowing for personal expression

cutting around an object’s exact outline for precision

creating uniform shapes or patterns using outlines or stencils

tearing paper in a controlled, deliberate manner

ripping paper freely, without concern for shape, creating jagged edges

Match the method of shaping collage elements with its description.

Different visual elements create different visual {{ }}, even if they are the same size. Artists can use this to help them compose their work to create balance.

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