assemblage

[/əˈsɛmblɪdʒ/]
nounfemininepl: assemblages
montagem
1. a collection or gathering of things or people
The museum displayed an impressive assemblage of modern art pieces.
O museu exibiu uma impressionante montagem de peças de arte moderna.
2. the process of assembling or putting together component parts
The assemblage of the furniture required several hours of work.
A montagem do móvel exigiu várias horas de trabalho.
3. in art, a work made by grouping found objects or disparate elements together
The artist created an abstract assemblage from recycled materials.
O artista criou uma montagem abstrata com materiais reciclados.
4. a gathering or meeting of people
A large assemblage of protesters gathered in the square.
Uma grande assembleia de manifestantes se reuniu na praça.
In Brazil, 'montagem' is the most common translation and is widely used in art, manufacturing, and everyday contexts. The term 'assemblage' as an art form (assemblage art) has gained popularity in contemporary Brazilian and Portuguese art scenes, often referring to works made from found objects and mixed media. In the USA, assemblage art became particularly prominent in the 1950s-1960s as a recognized artistic movement.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
collectiongatheringassemblycompilationaggregate
Antonyms / Antônimos
separationdisassemblydispersal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
montagem
most common term for assemblage in general contexts
General Brazilian Portuguese
coleção
used when emphasizing the collection aspect
Portugal
assemblagem
direct transliteration, also used in Portuguese
Technical/Industrial Brazilian Portuguese
montagem
standard term in manufacturing and engineering contexts

Related Words

assembleassemblycomponentcollagecompilation

Related Idioms & Phrases

a motley assemblage - uma coleção disparatada/miscelânea
assemblage of nations - assembleia de nações
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