A form of art
that uses
assemblage.
Here are
examples of
collage work
that Matisse
did.
Notice how the figure in his
work is all black. This is called
a silhouette. Also, the person is
put into a very interesting pose.
Notice that the figure and the
stars do not touch one
another. This is because he
wanted to make the collage
feel balanced.
Matisse liked to use the
primary colors.
What are the primary colors?
Why did they like to use the
RED YELLOW BLUE
Artists will sometimes
use only the primary
colors because they feel
that those colors create
the strongest and purest
contrasts.
What is contrast again?
Contrast is an element of art that refers to the
arrangement of opposite things. This is so the artist
can create visual interest and drama.
What are some opposites in art?
Opposite textures?
Opposite colors?
Every one is going to get blue, black, red, and yellow
construction paper. On the black construction paper,
draw the silhouette of a person in an interesting pose.
Cut the figure out. Use the blue construction paper as the
background. Use the red and yellow construction paper
to decorate the background. Use glue to attach your cut
out elements.
Suggestions for creating your figure’s pose:
What activities do you like to do?
Sports?
Art?
Music?
Something else?