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{{Infobox art technique | |||
| name = Collage | | name = Collage | ||
| caption = | | image = [[File:DasUndbild.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Das Undbild by Kurt Schwitters]] | ||
| medium = | | 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 | '''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 origins of collage can be traced back to the | 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 involves various techniques, including: | 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 | * '''Assemblage''': A form of collage that involves three-dimensional elements, creating a sculptural effect. | ||
* '''Photomontage''': A | * '''Photomontage''': A type of collage that uses photographs to create a new image, often used in political and social commentary. | ||
== | ==Notable Artists== | ||
* [[Pablo Picasso]] | |||
* [[Georges Braque]] | |||
* [[Hannah Höch]] | |||
* [[Kurt Schwitters]] | |||
* [[Henri Matisse]] | |||
[[File:OHNE_TITEL_(DAS_SCHACHBILD).PNG|thumb|right|200px|''Ohne Titel (Das Schachbild)'' by Kurt Schwitters]] | |||
== | ==Influence and Legacy== | ||
Collage | 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== | ==Also see== | ||
* [[Cubism]] | * [[Cubism]] | ||
* [[Dada]] | * [[Dada]] | ||
* [[Surrealism]] | |||
* [[Mixed media]] | |||
* [[Photomontage]] | * [[Photomontage]] | ||
{{Art | {{Art techniques}} | ||
[[Category:Art techniques]] | [[Category:Art techniques]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Modern art]] | ||
[[Category:Collage]] | [[Category:Collage]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:47, 10 December 2024
Template:Infobox art technique
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.
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]
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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.
