Collage

Definition

Collage is an artistic technique that involves assembling different materials such as photographs, paper cutouts, fabric pieces, or found objects onto a surface (like canvas) to create a unified composition. It often results in visually dynamic and textured artworks.

Related terms

Mixed Media: Mixed media refers to artworks that incorporate multiple art mediums or materials, including collage.

Assemblage: Assemblage is an artistic technique similar to collage but involves three-dimensional objects being combined and arranged into a composition.

Cutouts: Cutouts are pre-existing images or shapes that are cut out from one material (like paper) and then pasted onto another surface as part of the collage process.