Discover how poetry becomes visible art on the page. Learn how form, space, and word choice shape meaning as you read.
This book surveys the birth and growth of concrete poetry, showing how poets use layout, typography, and visual arrangement to bring language to life. It explains key ideas like the constellation and the ideogram, and it traces how poets from Europe and South America explored new ways to connect sight, sound, and sense without relying on traditional lines or meters. The discussion emphasizes how form often drives meaning, inviting readers to participate in the experience of a poem as a visual object.
- See how the page becomes a stage for words, where space, ground, and alignment influence interpretation
- Learn about major figures and moments that shaped concrete poetry in the 1950s and beyond
- Understand how kinetic and phonetic tendencies work together with visual form
- Explore concrete poetry through examples that show how a single word or a handful of words can create a living image
Ideal for readers interested in experimental poetry, visual language, and the intersection of art and text.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a groundbreaking exploration of concrete poetry, a unique hybrid form that emerged in the 1950s, bridging the gap between traditional verse and graphic art. The author meticulously examines the evolution of concrete poetry, tracing its roots back to ancient writing systems and revealing its strong connection with simultaneous developments in representational poetry. Through a detailed analysis of the two main types of concrete poems â" constellations and ideograms â" alongside their visual, phonetic, and kinetic aspects, the book illuminates the techniques and construction methods employed by concrete poets. The author unravels the intricate relationship between form and content in concrete poetry, demonstrating how the poem's visual structure and linguistic elements coalesce to produce a distinct and impactful creation. This book not only provides a comprehensive historical overview but also delves into the thematic depths of concrete poetry, showcasing the innovative ways in which poets have pushed the boundaries of language and expression. Ultimately, the book underscores the significance of concrete poetry as a distinctive and thought-provoking art form that enriches our understanding of the dynamic interplay between words and images. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333197490_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 106 pages. 8.82x5.91x0.47 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1333197497
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