Collage and altered art works are most effective when they incorporate layers, powerful images and words, and modified or altered imagery. Strong compositions use elements like varying sizes, overlapping components, unifying themes, and a limited color palette. Examples of both poor and successful collages are provided to illustrate these principles.

1. Collage/Altered Art
Examples

2. Poor Examples:

5. Elements of Successful Collages
• Layers
• Powerful Images and/or Words
• Modified/Altered Imagery
• Strong Composition
– Size variety
– Overlapping
– Unifying elements
– Limited color palette

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QuickTime™ and adecompressorare needed to see this picture.
QuickTime™ and adecompressorare needed to see this picture.
QuickTime™ and adecompressorare needed to see this picture.

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27. Elements of Successful Collages
• Layers
• Powerful Images and/or Words
• Modified/Altered Imagery
• Strong Composition
– Size variety
– Overlapping
– Unifying elements
– Limited color palette