Concrete Poetry

Hugo Raines

Traduttore A AI

Casa editrice: Publifye

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"Concrete Poetry" explores the fascinating world where language and visual art merge, focusing on poetry where the arrangement of words is as crucial as their meaning. This book examines how poets use typography and spatial arrangement to create works that move beyond traditional verse. A key insight is how historical avant-garde movements like Futurism and Dadaism influenced the development of this experimental poetry. The book argues that the spatial arrangement in concrete poetry isn't just decorative; it fundamentally contributes to the poem's message. By analyzing visual and textual elements, the book highlights how concrete poems engage with emotions and ideas in unique ways, creating a multi-sensory reading experience. This approach elevates concrete poetry from a niche genre to a significant form of artistic expression, demonstrating that visual literacy can be enhanced through innovative thinking and language arts. The book progresses systematically, beginning with core concepts and historical development, then moving to theoretical frameworks like semiotics and visual communication. It provides examples of concrete poems from diverse eras and cultures, supported by critical analyses and theoretical essays. Ultimately, "Concrete Poetry" demonstrates the real-world applications of its principles in education, design, and other creative fields, making it valuable for students, educators, artists, and anyone interested in the intersection of language and visual art.

Disponibile da: 06/05/2025.

Lunghezza di stampa: 67 pagine.

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