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Collage Research

A collage is a work of formal art, primarily in the visual arts, made from an assemblage of different forms, thus creating a new whole.

A collage may include newspaper clippings, ribbons, bits of colored or hand-made papers, portions of other artwork, photographs and otherfound objects, glued to a piece of paper or canvas. The origins of collage can be traced back hundreds of years, but this technique made a dramatic reappearance in the early 20th century as an art form of novelty.

The term collage derives from the French "coller" meaning "glue".This term was coined by both Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso in the beginning of the 20th century when collage became a distinctive part of modern art.


Arrange your items on the surface. Resist any impulse to place them in straight lines, make everything the same size, show all of every item or only use one kind of item in your collage.


My main emphasis, as a collage teacher, is to elicit from students their own individual touch. From the start, people are asked to mix colors, paint papers, make prints, create different textures, cut elements from magazines, etc.

What makes a good collage composition? I don’t think it differs from any other kind of art. All the usual suspects come into play: movement, texture, light, color, theme, form, line, space.

But it’s a good question because composition is the very key to collage. Basically you are playing with shapes in relation to each other. At times I feel as if I am conducting a circus. As the ringmaster, I am controlling all these characters, all the shapes that are flying around.

research: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collage
http://www.ehow.com/how_2045517_make-collage.html
http://emptyeasel.com/2010/04/08/the-art-of-collage-an-interview-with-collage-artist-alexandra-sheldon/


artists:
Susan Adame: http://www.SusanAdameArt.com/Site/Susan_Adamé_-_Collages.html

I really enjoy Susan Adame's collage art because of her use of geometric shapes, texture, and color pallet. I like how she focuses on composition using elements of design rather than focusing on subject matter. To view Adame's art work, go here: http://www.SusanAdameArt.com/Site/Collage_Inventory.html














Dick Allowat: http://allowatt.com/

I like Dick Allowat's work because of his compelling subject matter and composition. I like how he uses a variety of different mediums to create his collages. He also uses a lot of objects, such as, a toy, or a water color paint pallet, etc. He uses thick paint as well to create texture and color. He creates strong images by his conceptual subject matter and compelling compositions. To view his artwork, go here: http://allowatt.com/gallery












Robert Mars: http://www.robertmars.com/main.html

"My work is a chronicle of Americana. I am determined to capture the independent aesthetic of the not-so-distant past that has been replaced by homogenized corporate culture and standardized cityscapes. Industrial design, graphic design, architecture, vintage neon and mid-century icons all render important roles in my work." -Robert Mars

I really enjoy Robert Mars' artwork because of the simple color pallet, using really stark black images for contrast. I like his subject matter using images from the 50's and 60's. His images are strong and compelling because of subject matter, texture, strong contrast, and good composition. I like how he incorporates typography into his collages as well.

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