These are the types of collage that exist and their history

June 12, 2019 at 12:49 a.m.


These are the types of collage that exist and their history


There are several contemporary artists who have found inspiration in the various collage types and their history.

Therefore, we will discuss the origin of this artistic technique and its variants.

The term collage comes from French paste (paste). It consists of the construction of plastic works by assembling different pieces or cuttings that create a final work.

Although initially applied specifically to painting, this technique has also been used in photography, film, literature, video or music.

The collage is essentially based on the handling of various materials such as newspapers, magazines, papers, photos, fabrics, solid materials, paint, etc.

Origin of the collage

 

His first representations originate in China, about two thousand years ago.

However, a early twentieth century the parents of the cubism who gave recognition to the collage: Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque and Juan Gris.

This technique was also used in Futurism, Dadaism, Realism and Constructivism.

Types of collage

 

Two-dimensional

The most used of all. It remains on a flat base despite the incorporation of elements.

It mainly uses photos, paper, images and drawings.

 

Three Dimensional

Picasso He particularly used this type of collage that provides depth and texture. An example of this is his work Guitar, for which he used a cardboard surface.

 

Stacking of photos

Simple to make, this collage is based on the use of photographs stacked on a canvas or surface.

It is classified as one of the most common techniques.

 

In network

This technique also uses photos, but it differs in that these are organized in rows and columns forming a grid.

This style makes the spectator have the facility to separate in his mind the images he is seeing without losing the similarity between them.