Items that are discarded by one person become of value when assembled together in a different way by an artist. Assemblage is a sculptural art form wherein individual objects that originally served one purpose are joined together to create something new. The possibilities in creating art treasures from "trash" are endless. Louise Nevelson was an artist who discovered and utilized these possibilities. In this lesson, students will learn about assemblage, Louise Nevelson's artwork, and how recyclable objects can become works of art.