Art in a Box

30 intriguing projects to get you started in mixed-media, including techniques for arranging, organizing, mounting, and creating narratives using readily available boxes of various types.

Also termed 3-D collage, shadow boxes, or assemblage, this compelling art form is based on how you choose and arrange items ina “box” (term used loosely) to create a visual message.

With 30intriguing projects of varied complexity, this complete guide teaches techniques forarranging, organizing, mounting, and creating narratives. The boxes use easily available items like cigar boxes, unusual packaging containers, or mint tins.

The form’s history is covered too, including the curiosity cabinets of Renaissance Europe, the found-object assemblage boxes created in the 20th century by Joseph Cornell, and the works artists create today. You’ll find examples that teach arrangement, grouping, and assembly, and a 40-page inspirational gallery of works by expert artists.[AuthorName]By Marlis Maehrle[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Marlis Maehrle teaches paper- and book-crafting courses in the US and Germany. Her work has been featured in Uppercase and 500 Paper Objects. She belongs to the International Association of Hand Papermakers and Paper Artists (IAPMA). www.papierzeichen.de/?lang=en[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]320 color images & patterns[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]30 Creative Projects in Mixed-Media Assemblage[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]320 color images & patterns[/ColorPattern]