Henri Matisse, Large Composition with Masks. 1953.
This is a collage.
A collage is a picture made from paper shapes.
The collage was created by a famous artist, Henri Matisse.
Can you find some identical shapes in this collage?
Identical shapes are exactly alike.
Some of the shapes are very similar but not exactly alike.
Find some shapes that are similar but not identical.
What colors did the artist use for his collage?
Do you like to look at the collage? Why?
You can create a collage.
Collage: Cutting Paper Shapes
1. Choose colors of paper that you like. Cut some big and small shapes.
2. Hold your paper firmly. Cut slowly. Begin near the edge of the paper.
3. You can cut identical shapes from thin paper. Fold the paper first.
Fold one large piece of paper. This way you can make identical shapes.
Fold two small pieces of paper. This way you can make identical shapes in different colors.
4. When you have all your shapes cut out read the directions for Collage: Ways to Arrange Shapes
Extensions
Career Awareness: In this lesson you practice in easy way to cut out identical shapes. Efficiency means doing something well and quickly. What are some other tasks at home and school you can do efficiently?
Perceptual Awareness: Think about identical colors and shapes you see you in every day things such as stop signs or bricks in the school building. Identical shapes and forms can be varied slightly. For example notice the colors, textures and sizes of bricks may vary.