Ekphrastic art text set*

 Our poetry treat theme for September was ekphrastic poetry. Ekphrastic poetry is poetry inspired by art. The boys wrote superb poetry based on art of their choice. A successful activity!

I bought two used books that feature this poetry with the art next to it-

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**This collection is unique because it contains the poem in its original language. Such a rich feast-different languages, art and poetry!

Paint Me a Poem by Justine Rowden -borrowed via ILL  Ms. Rowden selected famous pieces of art and wrote poems based on the art. I liked how even the font matched the mood and tone of the poem.