Creating a Thematic Collage
Learning Objective
I can create a collage that expresses a specific theme or idea.
Key Concepts
Barbara Kruger, a feminist post-modernism artist, is known for her messaging around consumerism, mass media, and sexuality.
Hannah Hawk, the only woman in the dadaist movement in Berlin, is well-known for her work on the 'new woman', which critiques society and gender roles.
Henry Matisse expressed that he never felt like he could fully express himself until he found collage, and that paper was perfect for him as he got older.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 3 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Based on the video, what distinguishes collage from photo montage, particularly in older excerpts?
2. Barbara Kruger is known for her work addressing which themes?
3. How did Henri Matisse's perspective on collage change as he aged, and what did he express about the medium?
Educational Video
Collage Artists You Need to Know: Collage Art History & Collage Artists and Their Work
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