What is Ekphrasis?
The word ekphrasis is a technical term to describe a poem that is in conversation with an artwork. Traditionally, this involved ornate statues and expensive paintings; however, contemporary versions of ekphrasis also incorporate pop culture references. By engaging with ekphrasis, your students will develop a deeper understanding of the visual languages of poetry. This resource was developed in collaboration with the National Gallery of Australia.
For more ekphrastic resources, see our previous collaborations with the NGA.
