AH 101  Introduction to Art

Self-Portrait Collage Assignment

NAME:_____________________________________________________________
1.  Use a 4 inch by 8 inch picture plane.
2.  Create a self-portrait collage using the full figure.   Since this collage is about you, the colors, textures, setting and objects included should reflect who you are. This collage will be representational.
3.  Address the edges of the picture plane by having the figure touch three edges of the picture plane.
4. Your medium for this collage will be magazine paper or other papers of your choice.
5. Place your figure in a setting appropriate for your self-portrait.
  6. Leave no spaces within the picture plane uncovered by collage materials.
7. The work will be abstract, however, not so abstract that the figure is not identifiable as a person.
8. Your collage must use one of the following color harmonies:
CIRCLE THE COLOR HARMONY CHOSEN
a. Monochromatic
b. Analogous
c. Complementary
d. Neutral
e. Triadic

    You will find definitions and descriptions of color terms in your text.

9. Choose colors that have symbolic or personal meaning for you or that you feel have a universal meaning.
10. Describe the meaning of your color choices and your use of images in your artwork.  ( One page typed)
11. Find on the web or in books 3 examples of self portraits done by professional artists.  Include a print or photocopy of each example.
 

 

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