Collage is such a flexible artistic medium that no matter what skills you master and what materials you use, you will be able to create amazing collages. All the things we know in drawing or painting, such as perspective, colour and composition can be put aside. The only limitation is your imagination. This book traces collage as a technique back to ancient China and onwards to the 20th century when Cubists established its crucial role in modern art while Surrealists pushed it forward to depict the subconscious world; then used as a visual tease during the Pop Art movement. For beginners, this book also includes a whole how-to section for collage creation with a gallery of a large number of collage works. A complete introduction and history of collage combined with practical 'how-to' guidance makes this the ideal source of information and inspiration for the professional designer, the graphic artist or the enthusiastic hobbyist.
