Emily Fragos (Author, Editor)
Art and Artists (Everyman's Library POCKET POETS)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781841597935
- author:
- Emily Fragos (Author, Editor)
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Everyman
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 1.9 x 11.3 x 16.4 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Poetry, Anthologies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A beautifully curated anthology celebrating the world of art and its poetic counterparts. This collection brings together poems inspired by some of the most iconic works of art in history, including Leonardo da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa', Monet's 'Waterlilies' and Grant Wood's 'American Gothic'. Alongside these well-known pieces are lesser-known gems that explore the artists themselves, from Michelangelo to Georgia O'Keeffe. The result is a rich tapestry of words that prove that a picture can be worth a thousand words. With poems by renowned authors such as Allen Ginsberg, E. E. Cummings and Joyce Carol Oates, this anthology offers a unique perspective on the world of art and its enduring power to inspire and captivate. With over 250 pages of beautifully curated poetry, this is a must-have for anyone who loves art, literature or simply great words.