Collage Inspired by Romare Bearden
Age: 12-15

Students analyzed work by Harlem Renaissance artists Romare Bearden. We discussed rules of composition. They studied his collage techniques, including overlapping, tearing, juxtaposition found images to create portraits. Students then created self portraits using mixed media. We also analyzed collages by contemporary artists to compare their techniques to Bearden's. 

Collage Bearden Lesson Plan
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Visual Resources | Romare Bearden

"Empress of the Blues" 1974

"Pittsburgh Memory" 1964

"The Dove" 1964

"Mecklenburg Evening" 1981

Student Work

Jasmine, age 12

Zoe, age 12

Nunas, age 13

Michelle, age 12