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Collage

Scope note

Use for the technique of making compositions in two dimensions or very low relief by gluing paper, fabrics, photographs, or other materials onto a flat surface. If heavy three-dimensional objects dominate, use "assemblage (sculpture technique)." If the constituent fragments form a somewhat unified image, use "montage."

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Term type

AAT
Technique
Object category
Object name
Material

Getty AAT term number

3000138699

Term used for

collage technique

Equivalent Terms used

collages

Created

13yrs ago

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