English · Arts & Literature
collage
/ˈkɒl.ɑːʒ/
[/ˈkɒl.ɑːʒ/]
art from pasted pieces
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A work of art made by sticking different materials, such as paper and photos, onto a surface.
Example
For the project, she made a collage from old magazine pictures, ticket stubs, and coloured paper.
For the project, she made a collage from old magazine pictures, ticket stubs, and coloured paper.
Etymology
From French 'collage' (a gluing), from 'coller' (to glue), from Greek 'kolla' (glue).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in visual art and figuratively for a mixture of different things.