Inspired by Byzantine mosaics and tapestries, Austrian artist Gustav Klimt was acclaimed for his gilded paintings. Students use metallic paper to create their own opulent artwork, which is then gently embossed and “antiqued” with tempera.

2 Dimensional

Art History

Collage

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Torn Metal Collage

Blick All-Purpose Newsprint Sheets - Angled view of 1 ream of newsprint sheets

Commercial Cellulose Sponge - left angle view of sponge

Commercial Cellulose Sponge - front view of sponge in package

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Inspired by Byzantine mosaics and tapestries, Austrian artist Gustav Klimt was acclaimed for his gilded paintings. Students use metallic paper to create their own opulent artwork, which is then gently embossed and “antiqued” with tempera.
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