Exploring Modernism in American Art and Poetry
Discover the intertwining worlds of modernism in American art and poetry through the works of Charles Sheeler, Wallace Stevens, and William Carlos Williams. Delve into the rich symbolism, themes, and styles of these influential artists, from Sheeler's captivating visual interpretations to Stevens' poetic musings and Williams' experimental approach. Uncover the depth and complexity of these creative minds as they push boundaries and challenge conventions in their respective fields.
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Charles Sheeler, The Artist Looks at Nature (1943) MODERNISM IN THE U.S.A. Home Poets, Part B
Wallace Stevens (1879-1955) -Insurance company lawyer in Hartford, Connecticut -Late call to vocation but lasting fame--> Pulitzer prize -Fought with Frost and Hemingway -Poetry an often playful oscillation between the mundane and the imaginative (in a secular way)
The Emperor of Ice-Cream Vocabulary and tone Symbols and metaphors: muscular roller of big cigars concupiscent curds in kitchen cups (alliteration) wenches nicely dressed and dawdling flowers in last month s newspapers dresser of deal lacking glass knobs Embroidered sheet horny feet, dumb Lamp Emperor of Ice-cream What is the purpose of irreverence? What is the theme?
William Carlos Williams (1883-1963) Pediatrician (and philanderer ) No ideas but in things (simple, everyday American language and themes) VS movements, theories, YET experimental and fresh Member of NY s The Others (with Stevens, Marianne Moore, Mina Loy, et al.) VS High Modernism Paterson, epic poem for Jersey town Great influence on the Beats and the Black Mountain School
This Is Just to Say Haiku influence Is this a poem? (form, language, images) What does the poem just say?
The Red Wheelbarrow From image to inference of story Symbols of color and item contrast: Red wheelbarrow Rain water White chickens What depends on the scene? Why is it so much ?
