Lesson where students learn about Eric Carle, create an online Project Poster about him, and create a collage using his style of illustrations. Students will discuss their art in small groups using vocabulary learned during the lesson plan.

With this art activity, individuals or groups can use a wide variety of objects to create a collage of America. The example collage is made of garbage, and is intended to be a commentary on our problems with trash.

Artlex--meaning "art words"--describes a type of mixed-media sculpture known as assemblage with text and illustrated examples. Access to other art terms available.

Studying the life and work of Robert Rauschenberg, we see a reflection of American culture. Click his name to a full biography and timeline.

Take the pressure off your students of drawing the human face. With this lesson create a self-portrait with collage materials.

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Terry Braunstein is described here along with information on her contributions to art through collage, photography, and video art.

Analysis of a collage by Romare Bearden comments on its influences, both European and African.

Here is an art idea for young students returning to school after summer break. Website provides ideas for making unique collages conveying any theme.

This short encyclopedia article tells about Romare Bearden, a prolific African American artist and author. Links to other websites for more information.