Ekphrastic Approaches in Twenty First Century Poetry: Writing Out

Ekphrastic Approaches in Twenty-First-Century Poetry brings together poets and academics from around the world exploring the evolving practice of ekphrasis in the twenty-first century. Ekphrastic Approaches in Twenty-First-Century Poetry brings together poets and academics from around the world exploring the evolving practice of ekphrasis in the twenty-first century. With discussion of diverse media, the authors explore ways in which contemporary ekphrasis has evolved, embracing media such as film, music, dance, and the built environment. Against a backdrop of digital image saturation and expanding definitions of art, this collection investigates how contemporary poets respond to visual and material culture while engaging deeply with theory and practice. This text offers a timely, nuanced look at ekphrasis as both critical inquiry and creative method suitable for readers and academics working in the field of poetry and creative writing.