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Ekphrasis [1]

Poetry [2]
10.7.14

In ancient Greece, the term "ekphrasis" referred to a work of art in one medium that was produced as a reaction to a piece of art created in another medium. For example, a sculpture may depict a character in a novel, or a poem may describe a well-known painting. This week, choose a work of art that you find inspiring and try to capture its essence in a poem. Make sure to consider all mediums when choosing your subject—not just paintings, but also film, music, architecture, or fashion.


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[1] https://www.pw.org/content/ekphrasis_21 [2] https://www.pw.org/genre/poetry