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[[file:DasUndbild.jpg|thumb|DasUndbild]] [[file:Hoch-Cut_With_the_Kitchen_Knife.jpg|thumb|Hoch-Cut With the Kitchen Knife|left]] [[file:Pablo_Picasso,_1913-14,_Head_(Tête),_cut_and_pasted_colored_paper,_gouache_and_charcoal_on_paperboard,_43.5_x_33_cm,_Scottish_National_Gallery_of_Modern_Art,_Edinburgh.jpg|thumb|Pablo Picasso, 1913-14, Head (Tête), cut and pasted colored paper, gouache and charcoal on paperboard, 43.5 x 33 cm, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh]] [[file:Dove_The_Intellectual.jpg|thumb|Dove The Intellectual|left]] [[file:OHNE_TITEL_(DAS_SCHACHBILD).PNG|thumb|OHNE TITEL (DAS SCHACHBILD)]] [[file:Blue_Nudes_Henri_Matisse.jpg|thumb|Blue Nudes Henri Matisse]] '''Collage''' is a technique of art creation, primarily used in the visual arts, where the artwork is made from an assemblage of different forms, creating a new whole. A collage may sometimes include magazine and newspaper clippings, ribbons, paint, bits of colored or handmade papers, portions of other artwork or texts, photographs, and other found objects, glued to a piece of paper or canvas.
{{Infobox art technique
| name = Collage
| image = [[File:DasUndbild.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Das Undbild by Kurt Schwitters]]
| caption = ''Das Undbild'' by Kurt Schwitters, an example of collage art.
| year = 20th century
| medium = Mixed media
| movement = Modern art
}}
 
'''Collage''' is an artistic technique and genre that involves assembling different forms, materials, and objects to create a new whole. The term "collage" is derived from the French word "coller," meaning "to glue." This technique became a distinctive part of modern art in the early 20th century, particularly through the works of artists such as [[Pablo Picasso]], [[Georges Braque]], and [[Hannah Höch]].


==History==
==History==
The term "collage" derives from the French word "coller," meaning "to glue." This technique was first used as an art form in the early 20th century by artists such as [[Pablo Picasso]] and [[Georges Braque]]. These artists were part of the [[Cubism|Cubist movement]], which sought to challenge traditional perspectives in art.
The origins of collage can be traced back to the invention of paper in China around 200 BC. However, it was not until the 20th century that collage became a formal art technique. [[Cubism]], pioneered by Picasso and Braque, was instrumental in the development of collage as an art form. They began incorporating newspaper clippings, fabric, and other materials into their paintings, challenging traditional notions of art.
 
===Dada and Surrealism===
Collage was also a significant technique in the [[Dada]] movement, which emerged as a reaction to the horrors of World War I. Artists like [[Hannah Höch]] and [[Kurt Schwitters]] used collage to create provocative and politically charged works. Höch's ''[[Cut with the Kitchen Knife]]'' (1919) is a notable example, using cut-out photographs and text to critique Weimar Germany.
 
[[File:Hoch-Cut_With_the_Kitchen_Knife.jpg|thumb|right|200px|''Cut with the Kitchen Knife'' by Hannah Höch]]
 
In the [[Surrealism|Surrealist]] movement, collage was used to explore the unconscious mind and dream imagery. Artists like [[Max Ernst]] employed collage to create fantastical and dream-like compositions.


==Techniques==
==Techniques==
Collage techniques can vary widely. Some common methods include:
Collage involves various techniques, including:
* '''Paper Collage''': Using cut-out pieces of paper, often from magazines or newspapers.
 
* '''Photomontage''': A type of collage that includes photographs or photographic elements.
* '''Cutting and Pasting''': The most basic form, involving cutting images or text from magazines, newspapers, or other sources and pasting them onto a surface.
* '''Assemblage''': A form of collage that incorporates three-dimensional objects.
* '''Assemblage''': A form of collage that involves three-dimensional elements, creating a sculptural effect.
* '''Digital Collage''': Created using digital tools and software.
* '''Photomontage''': A type of collage that uses photographs to create a new image, often used in political and social commentary.


==Notable Artists==
==Notable Artists==
Several artists are renowned for their work with collage, including:
* [[Pablo Picasso]]
* [[Henri Matisse]]: Known for his "cut-outs" in his later years.
* [[Georges Braque]]
* [[Kurt Schwitters]]: A key figure in the [[Dada]] movement, known for his use of found objects.
* [[Hannah Höch]]
* [[Hannah Höch]]: A pioneer of photomontage and a member of the Berlin Dada group.
* [[Kurt Schwitters]]
* [[Henri Matisse]]


==Applications==
[[File:OHNE_TITEL_(DAS_SCHACHBILD).PNG|thumb|right|200px|''Ohne Titel (Das Schachbild)'' by Kurt Schwitters]]
Collage is not limited to fine art but is also used in various other fields:
* '''Graphic Design''': Collage techniques are often used in graphic design for creating posters, book covers, and advertisements.
* '''Fashion''': Designers may use collage to create mood boards or to design textiles.
* '''Education''': Collage is a popular activity in art education, helping students understand composition and creativity.


==Related Pages==
==Influence and Legacy==
Collage has had a profound impact on modern and contemporary art. It challenged traditional boundaries between different art forms and media, paving the way for mixed media and installation art. The technique continues to be used by artists today, both in traditional forms and in digital media.
 
[[File:Blue_Nudes_Henri_Matisse.jpg|thumb|right|200px|''Blue Nudes'' by Henri Matisse]]
 
==Also see==
* [[Cubism]]
* [[Cubism]]
* [[Dada]]
* [[Dada]]
* [[Pablo Picasso]]
* [[Surrealism]]
* [[Georges Braque]]
* [[Mixed media]]
* [[Henri Matisse]]
* [[Kurt Schwitters]]
* [[Hannah Höch]]
* [[Photomontage]]
* [[Photomontage]]
* [[Assemblage]]


==Categories==
{{Art techniques}}
 
[[Category:Art techniques]]
[[Category:Art techniques]]
[[Category:Visual arts]]
[[Category:Modern art]]
[[Category:Modern art]]
 
[[Category:Collage]]
{{Art-stub}}

Latest revision as of 00:47, 10 December 2024

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Collage is an artistic technique and genre that involves assembling different forms, materials, and objects to create a new whole. The term "collage" is derived from the French word "coller," meaning "to glue." This technique became a distinctive part of modern art in the early 20th century, particularly through the works of artists such as Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, and Hannah Höch.

History[edit]

The origins of collage can be traced back to the invention of paper in China around 200 BC. However, it was not until the 20th century that collage became a formal art technique. Cubism, pioneered by Picasso and Braque, was instrumental in the development of collage as an art form. They began incorporating newspaper clippings, fabric, and other materials into their paintings, challenging traditional notions of art.

Dada and Surrealism[edit]

Collage was also a significant technique in the Dada movement, which emerged as a reaction to the horrors of World War I. Artists like Hannah Höch and Kurt Schwitters used collage to create provocative and politically charged works. Höch's Cut with the Kitchen Knife (1919) is a notable example, using cut-out photographs and text to critique Weimar Germany.

File:Hoch-Cut With the Kitchen Knife.jpg
Cut with the Kitchen Knife by Hannah Höch

In the Surrealist movement, collage was used to explore the unconscious mind and dream imagery. Artists like Max Ernst employed collage to create fantastical and dream-like compositions.

Techniques[edit]

Collage involves various techniques, including:

  • Cutting and Pasting: The most basic form, involving cutting images or text from magazines, newspapers, or other sources and pasting them onto a surface.
  • Assemblage: A form of collage that involves three-dimensional elements, creating a sculptural effect.
  • Photomontage: A type of collage that uses photographs to create a new image, often used in political and social commentary.

Notable Artists[edit]

File:OHNE TITEL (DAS SCHACHBILD).PNG
Ohne Titel (Das Schachbild) by Kurt Schwitters

Influence and Legacy[edit]

Collage has had a profound impact on modern and contemporary art. It challenged traditional boundaries between different art forms and media, paving the way for mixed media and installation art. The technique continues to be used by artists today, both in traditional forms and in digital media.

File:Blue Nudes Henri Matisse.jpg
Blue Nudes by Henri Matisse

Also see[edit]

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