Photomontage
Definition
Photomontage is a technique in which photographs or fragments of photographs are combined together to create a new image. It allows artists to manipulate reality by juxtaposing different elements in unexpected ways.
Related terms
Surrealism: An artistic movement that often utilized photomontage techniques to explore dreams, fantasies, and the subconscious mind.
Hannah Höch: A German artist known for her pioneering work in photomontage during the Dada movement.
Salvador Dalí: A famous surrealist artist who incorporated photomontage into his paintings to create dreamlike compositions.
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AP Art History - 4.3 Materials, Processes, and Techniques in Later European and American Art
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