Students will examine master collages and early 20th century photographs to understand why collage emerged at this time. After discussing how artists such as Pablo Picasso, Juan Gris, and Georges Braque abstracted a still-life, they will select one section of a large still-life set-up to sketch realistically and then to abstract.They will investigate how value creates unity, contrast and balance and will use an ebony pencil to add value to their small abstract sketch. They will then asssemble a group of collage materials that can create unity with color. After tracing and cutting their drawn shapes, they will experiment moving and changing the colors, textures, patterns and values before gluing down the major shapes on to their 12x16 sketch. Details and accents drawn or cut from a variety of materials will be added to attract attention to or make an object more recognizable. Criteria will be established for evaluating the still-life, students will make changes to their work based on them, self and peer assessement sheets will be filled out, and the class will participate in a final critique and reflection of their work.
Some students may require additional time to complete the lessons.