For+Fun!

For Fun! This section of the wiki space is meant for fun, educational activities that will be mentioned or emphasized during class. Students are encouraged to participate in these activities and share their work with classmates. __**Ekphrasis **__ Ekphrasis is the term for poetry that is based off of works of art. It can take any form, rhyme scheme, meter, etc. Ekphrasis is meant to use art as a spring board for your creative outlet, so in essence, Ekphrasis poetry is some of the freest you can write! **Assignment:** Below you will find 5 famous works of art along with their titles and authors. Based on the work, write a poem.

This exercise is meant to be free and creative, thus there are only a few guidelines: Your poem must be at least 8 lines long. Your poem must relate to at least one piece of art in some way.

Happy Writing!

 The Scream by Edvard Munch

The Elephant Temptation of Saint Anthony by Salvador Dali Girl With the Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh Liberty Leading the People by Eugene Delacroix

I will also accept other paintings, but you must clear them with me first!