Visual Arts Education

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noun A rhetorical device in which one medium of art is used to describe or comment on another medium

  • The art critic analyzed the ekphrasis in the poem, noting the intricate details described.
  • The artist really captured the essence of the painting in his ekphrasis.
  • I love how the rapper incorporated ekphrasis into his lyrics, it adds a whole new layer to the song.
  • Her description of the sunset was like an ekphrasis, painting a vivid picture in my mind.