Visual/Auditory Representation

of Poetry

assignment and

samples

Wade McClave The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, mixed media, 1995

OverviewOver the centuries, artists have felt

inspired to analyze and interpret poetry through a variety of mediums: paintings, musical compositions, sculptures, dance,

videos productions, etc. The artist does not simply restate the poem, but works to

analyze and express an interpretation of the poem which reflects larger thematic

elements or meaning.

AssignmentFor this assignment, you will have the

opportunity to express your understanding of a poem in a medium that is not written. You will

need to select a poem, read and understand the message, contemplate the imagery and language, and then, create a visual/auditory representation of the poem. You will also be required to submit a one-page, 12-pt font, typed explanation of how

the details in your representation reflect the elements of the poem. See rubric on Sharepoint.

Drawn collage inspired by “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” Collage inspired by

“The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock”

Poetry Selection

Please select a poem that is in your textbook. It does not have to be a poem that we have studied in class, but, for our in-class reference, choose one of the many in our anthology.

Inspired by “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock”B. Jacobson, painting

Inspired by“Hawk Roosting”Phil Robles, drawing

You will present/share your representation to the class per the calendar. The mediums you may use are those such as, painting, drawing, video presentations, sociograms, musical compositions, sculptures…

Video interpretation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fgXQTtCkKY&feature=related

Sociogram example – if interested, see directions on Sharepoint

More ideas…

“[This piece] is a response to the imploding economy, which still affects so many. The text, by 17th century poet John Donne, questions his own faith in God. In the shadow of Wall Street’s crash, it seems freshly appropriate since capitalism and our belief in the value of the dollar, which has no intrinsic worth other than people’s faith in it, is the country’s true religion, and the church to which, against all reason, we remain devoted.” -Schaer

Batter My Heart: A Wall Street Valentine Miriam Schaer

Do not tattoo yourself, though…