COLLAGE ART "...the principle of collage is the central principle of all art in the twentieth century." -- Donald Barthelme

COLLAGE- PART 1 In this collage lesson, students will learn the following: -How to create a collage on a 10”x10” paper -About the history of collage- a brief overview. -What makes an interesting collage composition -About a couple of modern art collage artists, Picasso and Braque.

What is COLLAGE? Collage is an artistic composition of materials and objects pasted over a surface, often with unifying lines and color. It is an assemblage of diverse elements.

Where did the actual word come from. Did you know… Where did the actual word come from? Did you know…. Collage comes from the French word “coller”. Coller means “to glue”.

What does Collage include? Name some types of materials that collage artists use?

A collage may sometimes include: Newspaper & magazine clippings, ribbons, bits of colored paper, handmade paper, portions of other artwork or texts, photographs, and other found objects glued to a piece of paper or canvas.

When did COLLAGE begin? 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.

Techniques of Collage were first used at the time of the invention of paper in China, around 200 BC!

The use of collage, however, wasn’t used by many people until the 10th century in Japan when calligraphers began to apply glued paper, using texts on surfaces, when writing their poems.

Chinese calligraphy and gold lettering “good fortune”

Techniques of collage appeared in Europe during the 13th century Techniques of collage appeared in Europe during the 13th century. (Medieval Time period.) Gold leaf panels started to be applied to various surfaces. Below you can see gold leaf with calligraphy.

Hans Christian Anderson-Author In the 19th century, collage methods were also used for Memorabilia and books. Here is an example of a collage cut out. Hans Christian Anderson-Author

the first to use collage in oil paintings!!! Collage, in the modern art world sense, began with Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. Pablo Picasso was the first to use collage in oil paintings!!! Below is the example where Picasso pasted a patch of oilcloth with a chair cane design onto the canvas of the piece made in the early 1900’s. We will discuss more of Picasso when we begin Part 2!

Pablo picasso- spanish artist 1881-1973 Pablo Picasso is a well-known painter, sculptor, & printmaker. He is known For various styles of art throughout his life. For example, The Rose Period, Blue Period, and Cubism. When do you think he collaged most?

Picasso

An artist who worked with Picasso was Georges Braque. We will discuss more of Picasso And Braque in Part 2!

Georges braque was a major 20th century French painter and sculptor who developed the cubism art movement with pablo picasso. 1882-1963 France

Now, it is your turn to collage! Student Outline for Collage: Step 1: Choose a theme of your choice Step 2: Collect images to collage. Step 3: Cut and paste images onto 10”x10” paper Step 4: Make sure to cover all of the paper. Step 5: Mount your collage on colored paper. Have fun!

COLLAGE TO PAINTING- PART 2 In this lesson, students will learn the following: -How to create a 2”x2” viewfinder window -How to use a grid to draw an enlarged section of their collage -The names of a few influential collage and painting artists! (Picasso, Braque, & Bearden)

In Part 1 we learned that the term “collage” derives from which French word?

The French word “coller”, meaning “to glue” was coined by artists in the beginning of the 20th century when collage became a distinctive part of modern art.

Can you name the two artists we discussed in “part one” Can you name the two artists we discussed in “part one”. Who began collage in the modern art world?

Pablo Picasso was the first to use collage Collage, in the modern art world sense, began with Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. Pablo Picasso was the first to use collage in his oil paintings. Below is the example where Picasso pasted a patch of oilcloth with a chair cane design onto the canvas of the piece.

Pablo picasso- spanish artist (1881-1973) Pablo Picasso is a well-known painter, sculptor, & printmaker. He is known for various styles of art throughout his life. For example, The Rose Period, Blue Period, and Cubism. If he painted in various styles, why do you think he collaged?

Here is an example of a still Life collage and painting by Picasso! What do you see?

Georges braque was a major 20th century French painter and sculptor who developed the cubism art movement with pablo picasso. 1882-1963 France

Georges Braque What types of paper did he use? Can you see similarities to Picasso?

Romare Bearden 1911-1988 New York Bearden was an African-American artist And writer. He worked in several media Including cartoons, oils and collage. He Was born in North Carolina and moved to NYC at a young age And was a graduate from NYU in 1935.

Romare Bearden What materials were used to create this piece?

Student Collage work:

Once you finish your collage, you will select an area to enlarge!

What is the benefit of tracing more than one spot?

How to make a viewfinder:

Fold, measure, & cut:

Trace your favorite section: Try a couple of spots so that you can make sure to select an area that you really enjoy!

Create a grid on top of each & draw!

*Select an area of interest from your collage Now let’s review: *Create a viewfinder *Select an area of interest from your collage *Use a grid to scale from 2”x2” to 10”x10” *Paint the enlargement *Complete a written reflection Be Creative and Have Fun! 