Introduction:
Paper collage is a great way to explore two elements of art: shape and texture. Creating a design with paper textures and shapes, can be as simple or complex as the artist chooses it to be! The "Jazz" paper cutouts by Henri Matisse and use of collage by Cubists are art historical references which may be emphasized in the lesson.

Materials:

Instructions:

1. Cut or tear shapes out of colored, decorative papers. It might help to draw shapes on the papers with pencil before cutting!


2. Organize the shapes in a design on top of the colored mat board or illustration board. Utilize the negative space of the board behind the shapes to add to your design.


3. Use Yes paste or white glue to adhere the shapes to the board. Glue shapes as flatly as possible.
   
   Next Time: Try making a three-dimensional design in the next collage! Adhere curled and highly textured papers which extend outward from the two-dimensional picture plane. Integrate printed papers into your collage design. Newspapers and handwritten letters are excellent additions to collages!

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