Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA
Date of Award
8-2009
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Creative Writing
First Advisor
Emmy Perez
Second Advisor
Dr. Steven Schneider
Third Advisor
Dr. Jean Braithwaite
Abstract
This project is an ekphrastic collection of poems. The term 'ekphrasis' is usually used to refer to texts that respond to or are influenced by particular works of visual art, but it can sometimes be used to refer to texts that respond to non-visual art as well, such as musical compositions. I take the more inclusive approach to ekphrasis: most of the poems in this collection are based on paintings, but several are based on photos, films, sculpture, multimedia works, musical compositions, and art generally. Most of the poems are based on Chican@ and Latin American art. The collection is divided into sections which explore different themes.
Granting Institution
University of Texas-Pan American
Comments
Copyright 2009 Rodney Gomez. All Rights Reserved.
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