🖼ap art history review

Assemblage

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Assemblage is an artistic technique where three-dimensional artworks are created by combining found objects or pre-existing materials into a unified composition. It often involves the use of unconventional materials and can blur the line between sculpture and collage.

"Assemblage" also found in: