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Collage, assemblage, and altered art / Diane Maurer-Mathison.

Maurer-Mathison, Diane V. (Diane Vogel), 1944- (Author).

Summary:

"Artist-author Diane Maurer-Mathison begins with an overview of collage, including history, tools, and techniques, plus materials and the principles of colour and design. She then proceeds with sections on collage, assemblage, and altered art - each detailing the various creative possibilities and including inspirational projects. Detailed step-by-steps, clear instructions, plus beautiful full-colour photographs of examples by noted artists, make this the complete reference guide to the art of collage"--Publisher's description.

Item details

ISBN: 9780823071135
ISBN: 0823071138
Physical Description: 144 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Publisher: New York : Watson-Guptill Publications, ©2007.

Contents / Notes

General Note:	Includes index.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Collage -- Basic materials and equipment -- Collage papers -- Aging and distressing -- Choosing colors -- Creating collage materials -- Putting it all together -- Learning from the professionals -- Using computers in collage -- Gallery -- Assemblage art -- Four artists discuss their work -- Assemblage materials -- Dolls, jewelry, shrines, and shadowboxes -- Gallery -- Altered art -- Altered books -- Altered clothing and objects -- Gallery.