Collage is one of the most popular and pervasive of all art forms. Long before Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque added collaged bits to their paintings, we can trace the origins of pasted papers back more than 400 years. Collage became the technique of choice in the 1960s and 1970s for anti-establishment protest, and in present day, it is practiced by millions of professional artists, makers, amateurs, and children. We’ll trace the history and popularity of collage and then introduce several artists around the world that continue to elevate collage to a fine art. We’ll explore a broad definition of collage and examine some of the techniques employed by a wide range of artists. German artist, Max Ernst, once stated “Collage is the noble conquest of the irrational, the coupling of two realities, irreconcilable in appearance, upon a plane which, apparently does not suit them.” Come learn more about this fascinating art medium/genre and start seeing collage in a whole new way!

Collage artist and Collage-Lab founder, Kelly Schaub, is passionate about collage. These video presentations are based on a two-part lecture series that she created for her local art center. As a collage artist, it is important to educate other artists, future collectors, and lifetime learners about the medium and genre. Due to popular demand, this video presentation was created to make the information accessible to the broader online community.

PART 1 – HISTORY OF COLLAGE 

PART 2 – SURVEY OF CONTEMPORARY COLLAGE 

Enjoy lifetime access to these two video presentations (2 hours and 40 minutes), plus useful resources and links. Revisit the content anytime, like having a reference book on the shelf.

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