In my diploma thesis, I research the similarities and differences between positive and negative space within the collage technique, and their co-influence. I begin my research with theoretical analysis and literature study. The theoretical part leans on researching the problem from theoretical concepts of fine art theory and on the writings of the authors Milan Butina, Anton Trstenjak, and Asja Nina Kovačev on the psychology and language of colors. By researching the works of the artist Henri Matisse and focusing on his collages, specifically the Cut-outs series, I look into how Matisse's collages work, what his technique of creation was and the effect of his work. I compare the works of the artist Henri Matisse with the creations of the artist Henri Michaux, who also dealt with the theme of movement, as well as using the ink on paper technique to draw.Through the empirical part of the thesis, I support the theoretical findings with my own practical work by creating collages on the topic of movement, in which I take into account the described art-theoretical concepts. At the same time the works are used as illustrations in an ongoing project of creating a manual for movement exercises in schools, for children and young adults.
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