Concrete Poems

Concrete Poetry In concrete poetry the form of the poem is as important as the language.In concrete poetry the form of the poem is as important as the language. A concrete poem is meant to be seen as a visual object and is at least as notable for its graphic design as for its verbal meaning.A concrete poem is meant to be seen as a visual object and is at least as notable for its graphic design as for its verbal meaning. Concrete poems are not meant simply to be read but to be viewed as well.Concrete poems are not meant simply to be read but to be viewed as well. There are two types: text-play and shape.There are two types: text-play and shape.

Text-play Poetry In Text-play poetry often there is no systematic linear meaning of words, but the letters and words themselves are objects of art and are moved around to create a visual impression.In Text-play poetry often there is no systematic linear meaning of words, but the letters and words themselves are objects of art and are moved around to create a visual impression.

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Garafolo, Michael.

Onion Garden

“Drunk Driver”

Shape Poetry In Shape poetry the words themselves create the shape of the object the words are describing.In Shape poetry the words themselves create the shape of the object the words are describing.