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Collage and Photomontage

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Tenth graders discuss collage and photomontage techniques and artists, and how the art form can convey cultural or current issues. They research a collage artist, then design a topical or personally symbolic collage. Present their finished projects with a class gallery!

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art analysis, collages, symbolism, historical context

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art analysis, Art History, collage, symbolism, artistic expression, collage technique, historical context, photomontage, culture and art, artistic technique, social studies
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10th
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Social Studies & History
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