The Romans

Art Activity – Historical Relief Collage

What is a Collage ? A piece of art that incorporates various materials into a composition.

Roman Hairdresser Relief

Roman Ahenobarbos Relief – detail 122 BC

Supplies you will need:

  • magazines
  • colored pencils
  • photographs
  • your imagination
  • glue stick
  • scissors
  • felt pens
  • pencil
  • rubber printing stamps – optional
  • construction paper
  • 12′ x 18′ drawing paper for mounting
  1. Tell a visual story of a modern day event of historical significance .
  2. Include a description of your historical event.
  3. Collect  Collage images from magazines, photographs
  4. Start to arrange your event, glue down
  5. Use colored pencils, felt pens, etc.
  6. Write your story significance on the back.