collage
UK: ˈkɒlɑːʒ | US: kəˈlɑːʒ
n. a piece of art made by sticking various materials (e.g., photographs, paper) onto a surface
n. a creative assembly of diverse elements (e.g., music, literature)
collage = coll<glue> + age<noun suffix>
- coll<glue>: From French coller ("to glue"), derived from Latin colla ("glue").
- age<noun suffix>: A French suffix indicating a result or action (e.g., montage).
Etymology Origin:
The word collage entered English in the early 20th century from French, where it originally referred to the artistic technique of gluing materials together. Its Latin root colla (glue) reflects the physical act of adhesion, while the suffix -age nominalizes the process. The term later expanded metaphorically to describe any eclectic combination of elements.
She created a vibrant collage using magazine cutouts and dried flowers.
The film is a collage of memories and historical footage.
His poetry is a collage of urban sounds and fragmented narratives.
The exhibition featured a collage of mixed-media works by contemporary artists.
The album’s cover art is a digital collage of surreal landscapes.