flipbook on pictorial poetry paper

Pictorial Poetry












Being a photography hobbyist and a frequent traveler, I have seen many faces of


people, objects and nature when I come across and capture them in my shots.


Sometimes, I feel talking to my pictures ; they seem responding me too and leave


impressions on my heart .I can hear the whispers of my photographs and its


subjects , objects which tell me the stories of their life .They arrest my attention


and make me feel their presence in my words, lines and poems.




“Sometimes I feel pictures though being silent, speak much more than


the words, lines and poems do “




I can find them swinging, enjoying, sometimes sobbing, weeping and crying in my


poems silently because the characters involved in the pictures represent their


moods and expressions which compel me to behave similarly in my words and poems.



A close description of a picture reveals its own story which I convert into my


compositions. “Silent poems, speaking pictures” perhaps will not be wrong


definition of this novice concept. But I have named it,” Pictorial Poetry” wherein it


is found that the body language of a picture I based on the theme of a poem, are


published in a combination. They seem as if soul (poem) and body (picture) of a


composition describing their tales.



As a painting, so a poem




This benevolent concept of “Pictorial Poetry “leaves a great impact on my heart and


mind when one eye on visual and the other on verse make me feel the soul of my


creation in my soul. I have gone through poetical history of Leonard Barkan, a


great poet, famous for his great compilation ‘Mute Poetry, Speaking Pictures,’ in


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18 century. His works are the relationship between the verbal and the visual.

Barkan’s title derives from an ancient saying “Painting is mute poetry, or poetry a


speaking picture.” Later it was framed with a beautiful Latin tag “” which means:


“As a painting, so a poem,” implying, “a poem is or will be or should be like a


painting.”



Along with my wife, Mrs.Sunita Sethi started compiling first coffee table book


with pictorial poetry in 2013. It took two years to complete and was published on


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23 December 2015 which gave birth to new style of writing photographic poetry

in the frame of coffee table book and made a world record of being the first


coffee table book on this beautiful concept in the world as accepted and declared


by Golden Book of World Records, Asia Book of Records and India book of Records.




In recent years, art history and art theory have been obsessively investigating the


intricate relationship between image and ideology, the ways we see and interpret


pictures, narration and theatricality in painting, literary pictorialism in poetry and


the iconology and semiotics of art. This detail study of pictures and painting leads


to new world of writing poetry and articles with picture or based on the characters


in the pictures /photographs



Poetry on blackboard




I recollect my college times when our English teacher Late Mr. Satish Chander


Khosla had been teaching us poetry by describing poems on the blackboard by


drawing images of the situation and illustrating the beauty of nature and other


things involved in poetry.“Daffodils’ a poem of William Wordsworth and ‘Ode on


Grecian Urn’ by Johan Keats took a week to explain and complete. Even after 40


years, I feel the fragrance of his beautiful drawings and poetry.




At present this new way of expressing one’s feelings and thoughts has already


achieved its heights in social media like Face book, Instagram, What’s App and so


many other applications in fashion. Making new paths for coffee table books and


albums on pictorial poetry. It has opened new gates to publish coffee table in new


form of pictorial poetry which were earlier limited to wild life, geography,


literature and tourism.



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18 Century Works Reflect



This fashion of compiling articles, prose and poetry with pictures and photographs

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was familiar during 18 century. It is sad that history repeats itself and after a

gap it has come again to achieve new heights in the field of pictorial poetry.




When I click pictures in my digital camera I just check their results and find most of

them very enchanting .I get so many options, ideas and thoughts in my mind .Some of

pictures/ photographs make me to feel as if I am passing through the beautiful

surrounding captured by me in place of a subject if involved and captured in the

photograph.



Poetry, Art, Nature and Impressionism



One way to appreciate this concept is to recognize that though the work of art—a

photograph, for example—looks unmoving, it is figuratively full of movement. It is

dynamic rather than static. Lines, shapes, tone, color—all of these formal elements

make the photograph vital and force spectators into a very active experience. We

need to follow lines, linger over shapes or areas of light and dark; respond to a

splatter of surprising color. Poetry can engage readers in like manner. Imagery—

which by definition appeals to the senses—actively affects our appreciation and

comprehension of the poem as a whole. Often the most fulfilling reading of a poem

is one in which we have used—in our imaginations at least—most or all of our

senses. When we have put ourselves inside the experience of the poem, tried to

see what the poet wishes us to see, tried to feel, to taste, and to hear. Denotation

and connotation of color, shape, line, and object all have their effect; perspective

shifts, moods change, revelations ensue. Our experience is expertly managed by
the art itself.




The Poet-Photographer,



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Pre-Monet (Claude Monet. A French painter of nature and impression in 19
century) realism in painting consists in painting the objective reality that is things

as they are, without the interference of a subject’s perception, or of his emotions

or his interpretation. The aesthetic experience consists essentially of a visual

beauty inherent in things or their combinations when viewed as reproductions in

art. Essentially, a duplication of the sensory experiences one would go through if

one were to watch the scene, with a physical presence at the scene. For example

watching the sunset is a pleasurable experience of the senses and if one were to

see it reproduced in a work of art or in a photograph one would essentially go

through a similar experience. Such reproductions are art and have the same

pleasure giving sensations as real life they are trying to copy.



Research in Unites States






Kerri MacDonald and Morrigan McCarthy, photographer and photo editor in The


New York Times U.S conducted a research on the issue ‘‘how poems inspire


pictures’’ and published an article on their experiment to find the effect of poems


on pictures. They invited photographers to do this summer for a series of visual


essays inspired by poetry . They selected poems by six contemporary American


poets — Ada Limón, Marci Calabretta Cancio-Bello, Adrian Matejka, Jericho Brown,


Katy Lederer and Jenny Johnson — and presented each one to a different


photographer.They urged them to embark upon a somewhat intimate mission: to let


the words inspire them. Poetry can mean different things to different readers.


And over time, the meaning behind each line — each word, even — can change.





After reading Ms. Calabretta Cancio-Bello’s poem, their staff photographer Damon


Winter thought about fear, love and grief. And then he kept thinking. “Many-Faced


Poem” shifted in meaning many times as he read and reread (and reread) it.






“Let me read it a few more times,” Mr. Winter writes, “and I might feel completely


differently.”





Poetry, to me, is what is right in front of you every day that you fail to see. Great poets


have the ability to eloquently amplify the internal monologue, which is so often muted by


outside distractions. Lyrical photography, in turn, is often hindered by too much thought.



A Japanese poet speaks

I often look for ways that I can incorporate other art forms into photography. In

particular, I tend to work with music and poetry. I am also interested if anyone

else would like share their opinions, ideas, experiences, photos in regards to

combining poetry and photography. I have always enjoyed poetry from In


particular; I have been reading a book on Japanese "Jisei" (Death) Poems. These
are poems that are written at the time of death of the poet. The poems can range


from being meditative, satirical, and passionate, often have natural imagery, and

look at the transient nature of life. The concepts of death are usually implied

metaphorically. When I discuss the concept of mixing jisei and photography, I get
mixed reactions from Westerners. Often people think the idea is too macabre;


others are open to the idea. All of the Japanese people I have spoken with love the

idea of mixing jisei poems and photography




An American Poet speaks



Typically, I read a single poem or a group of poems, then in my mind, generate basic

images of the overall theme of the poem, or capture basic elements in the poem. I

then go out and look for those elements in nature and compose a photograph. For

example I have grouped all of the poems that mention cherry blossoms together.

When the cherry blossom season arrives in Boston, I read the poems, then go out

and create photos of cherry blossoms, then match the images to the poems.

I try not to look too hard, but rather let the creative regions the brain naturally

work with nature on their own. After a while you build up a mental database of

poetic imagery, the process can then become very natural and spontaneous.

Sometimes, I will be walking, exchanging breaths with the landscape, when

suddenly a scene hits me that reminds me of a poem.



Plato’s Theory

Plato's Theory
Plato's Theory
In Plato’s theory art is a copy of a thing which is a copy of the Idea and an artistic In Plato's theory art is a copy of a thing which is a copy of the Idea and an artistic reproduction will make the beauty of the thing gross by being twice removed from reality. Because only the Idea is the real thing. In Realism art imitates the thing which itself is a copy and thus such art cannot be “pure” but the proponents of realism believe that a realistic, not realized, representation of things produces the same pleasurable sensations as the Real thing. Here we are not talking about realism which includes all real things because all real things in life do not give us the same pleasurable sensations. For ex

reproduction will make the beauty of the thing gross by being twice removed from In Plato's theory art is a copy of a thing which is a copy of the Idea and an artistic reproduction will make the beauty of the thing gross by being twice removed from reality. Because only the Idea is the real thing. In Realism art imitates the thing which itself is a copy and thus such art cannot be “pure” but the proponents of realism believe that a realistic, not realized, representation of things produces the same pleasurable sensations as the Real thing. Here we are not talking about realism which includes all real things because all real things in life do not give us the same pleasurable sensati
Plato's Theory
Of course the question arises if the painter paints merely the drab white wall, will it give an aesthetic experience? Of course not. So even in Realism there is an element of choosing, the way things combine to produce a pleasant sensory experience. If that were so, we would not be justified in saying that there is no element of subjectivity in the realistic art. Subjectivity is definitely there, in the way the mind looks at the combination of things or in the viewer's perspective. There is a way to look at things, the way light falls on them, the way they combine with other objects to make for beauty and a realist
reality. Because only the Idea is the real thing. In Realism art imitates the thing Of course the question arises if the painter paints merely the drab white wall, will it give an aesthetic experience? Of course not. So even in Realism there is an element of choosing, the way things combine to produce a pleasant sensory experience. If that were so, we would not be justified in saying that there is no element of subjectivity in the realistic art. Subjectivity is definitely there, in the way the mind looks at the combination of things or in the viewer's perspective. There is a way to look at things, the way light falls on them, the way they combine with other objects to make for beauty an
In Plato's theory art is a copy of a thing which is a copy of the Idea and an artistic reproduction will make the beauty of the thing gross by being twice removed from reality. Because only the Idea is the real thing. In Realism art imitates the thing which itself is a copy and thus such art cannot be “pure” but the proponents of realism believe that a realistic, not realized, representation of things produces the same pleasurable sensations as the Real thing. Here we are not talking about realism which includes all real things because all real things in life do n
which itself is a copy and thus such art cannot be “pure” but the proponents of

realism believe that a realistic, not realized, representation of things produces the Of course the question arises if the painter paints merely the drab white wall, will it give an aesthetic experience? Of course not. So even in Realism there is an element of choosing, the way things combine to produce a pleasant sensory experience. If that were so, we would not be justified in saying that there is no element of subjectivity in the realistic art. Subjectivity is definitely there, in the way the mind looks at the combination of things or in the viewer's perspective. There is a way to look at things, the way light falls on them, the way they combine w

same pleasurable sensations as the Real thing. Here we are not talking about

realism which includes all real things because all real things in life do not give us

the same pleasurable sensations. For example, a plain white wall does not evoke a

visual beauty but color it, set it as part of the room and furniture, view it in the

morning’s sunlight or the afternoon shadows and it gets transformed into a thing of

beauty and a realist painter will paint such a scene that will give the same visual

pleasure that the original scene gives.






Of course the question arises if the painter paints merely the drab white wall, will


it give an aesthetic experience? Of course not. So even in Realism there is an

element of choosing, the way things combine to produce a pleasant sensory

experience. If that were so, we would not be justified in saying that there is no
element of subjectivity in the realistic art. Subjectivity is definitely there, in the


way the mind looks at the combination of things or in the viewer’s perspective.
There is a way to look at things, the way light falls on them, the way they combine


with other objects to make for beauty and a realist painter captures beauty this

way. Essentially all things have light in them, the way they speak to each other, and

they join the stream of life. The way they share space with other things in the

room, in the garden, in the lake, in the sky. The artist’s vision captures the light

inherent in the things and captures the very essence of things, the nature of their

being.



Shifting Perspectives

Shi ing Perspec ves
Stimulating student's minds with questions, group work and images that create powerful responses in creative writing. Capitalize on this ability by showing your students three or more carefully selected photos and asking them to record, in one word, the first thought or emotion that comes to mind when they view each photo.
Stimulating student's minds with questions, group work and images that create In closing stanza I would like to say that the poet may 'frame' or 'light' a scene, or he may carry a reader from 'foreground' to 'middle ground' to 'background,' often using the painter or photographer's terminology. Since it will not be wrong to state that picture, photographs, paintings and other visual art has great effect on poetry and on the minds of the poets. As for me, I try not to think too much about my legacy. If anything, I treat each day like it were my last. To write as much as I can each day, to write more spirited, simple and encouraging words, and to share more practical information in my poem

powerful responses in creative writing. Capitalize on this ability by showing your Some prominent poets and writers define
Using Photography to Inspire Writing
students three or more carefully selected photos and asking them to record, in one If "One picture is worth a thousand words," can one picture also inspire a thousand words? Of course it can. That's why educators are becoming increasingly aware of the power photographs have to unlock students' imaginations and help them express their thoughts.
Less is More
word, the first thought or emotion that comes to mind when they view each photo. Photographs are wonderful teaching aids. They can be used to elicit responses from the most reluctant students. When you use photos to encourage writing in the classroom, never again will students complain that they have nothing to write about.



In closing stanza I would like to say that the poet may 'frame' or 'light' a scene,

or he may carry a reader from 'foreground' to 'middle ground' to 'background,'

often using the painter or photographer’s terminology. Since it will not be wrong to


state that picture, photographs, paintings and other visual art has great effect on

poetry and on the minds of the poets. As for me, I try not to think too much about

my legacy. If anything, I treat each day like it were my last. To write as much as I

can each day, to write more spirited, simple and encouraging words, and to share


more practical information in my poems which I hopes empower others. Let us just

make the best of today, and shoot, click, share, and create art like today were our

last.


Some prominent poets and writers define



Using Photography to Inspire Writing

If "One picture is worth a thousand words," can one picture also inspire a thousand

words? Of course it can. That's why educators are becoming increasingly aware of

the power photographs have to unlock students' imaginations and help them


express their thoughts.



Less is More

Photographs are wonderful teaching aids. They can be used to elicit responses

from the most reluctant students. When you use photos to encourage writing in the


classroom, never again will students complain that they have nothing to write about.



Every Photograph Tells a Story

Most students have hundreds, if not thousands, of digital images that can trigger
Every Photograph Tells a Story
writing assignments. How some master teachers have used photographs to inspire Most students have hundreds, if not thousands, of digital images that can trigger writing assignments. How some master teachers have used photographs to inspire writing?
Contrast in Writing, Contrasting Subjects
writing? Most students probably don't realize that they exercise the mental process of contrast every day. When it comes to using contrast in their writing, students don't seem to make the connections as easily as they do at other times.

Combining Photos with Poems
Contrast in Writing, Contrasting Subjects Reflections on Stephen Dunning's Reflections on a Gift of Watermelon Pickle and examples in combining photos with poems, using comics and cartoons, family photos and postcards, and going beyond mere appearances to inspire writing in students. Photo Essays Tell Stories


Most students probably don't realize that they exercise the mental process of Most teachers would wonder how anyone could possibly use a fragmented photo to teach point of view in fiction and in writing. But simple poems, fragmented pictures, and photo essays can easily inspire students to write many different kinds of compositions.
How to Connect Seeing with Writing
contrast every day. When it comes to using contrast in their writing, students In less than a second you can convert a positive image to a negative one. Discover convergences between visual images and verbal texts, and using dreams and poetry to inspire writing Photos Trigger Words
One way to use a photo to inspire writing is to present it to students with only a few accompanying "trigger" words designed to stimulate their imaginations. Then ask the students to write opening paragraphs based on the first thoughts that come to mind when they view the photo/words combination.
don't seem to make the connections as easily as they do at other times.



Combining Photos with Poems


Reflections on Stephen Dunning's Reflections on a Gift of Watermelon Pickle and

examples in combining photos with poems, using comics and cartoons, family photos

and postcards, and going beyond mere appearances to inspire writing in students.




Photo Essays Tell Stories

Most teachers would wonder how anyone could possibly use a fragmented photo to


teach point of view in fiction and in writing. But simple poems, fragmented pictures,

and photo essays can easily inspire students to write many different kinds of

compositions.




How to Connect Seeing with Writing

In less than a second you can convert a positive image to a negative one. Discover


convergences between visual images and verbal texts, and using dreams and poetry

to inspire writing Photos Trigger Words

One way to use a photo to inspire writing is to present it to students with only a


few accompanying "trigger" words designed to stimulate their imaginations. Then

ask the students to write opening paragraphs based on the first thoughts that


come to mind when they view the photo/words combination.



Use Photos as Writing Prompts with Students
Use Photos as Writing Prompts with Students
Most students don't realize how powerful their imaginations are. Highlights: The Use Photos as Writing Prompts with Students Most students don't realize how powerful their imaginations are. Highlights: The Amazing Adventures of Avenger Woman, Photo + Poem = Inspiration, Sharing Photos and Writing.
Most students don't realize how powerful their imaginations are. Highlights: The Amazing Adventures of Avenger Woman, Photo + Poem = Inspiration, Sharing Photos and Writing. I and my wife have brought poetry and photography together on one platform to start a new journey and have a ride of success with new and young wings to achieve new heights. With great hopes, I close it with one of my short poems.
Amazing Adventures of Avenger Woman, Photo + Poem = Inspiration, Sharing I and my wife have brought poetry and photography together on one platform to start a new journey and have a ride of success with new and young wings to achieve new heights. With great hopes, I close it with one of my short poems.

Photos and Writing. Life is short
Life is short make it sweet;
I and my wife have brought poetry and photography together on one platform to make it sweet;
Keep not all flowers
start a new journey and have a ride of success with new and young wings to achieve Keep not all flowers for the grave .

for the grave .
new heights. With great hopes, I close it with one of my short poems.
(References have been made in good faith and trust I have in the great poets and writers of present and past era).
(References have been made in good faith and trust I have in the great poets and writers of present and past era).


Life is short Sethi Krishan Chand
Sethi Krishan Chand
make it sweet;
M.A. English Literature
M.A. English Literature And General Insurance Studies,
And General Insurance Studies,
Keep not all flowers An International Photography Hobbyist An International Photography Hobbyist

for the grave . Could be possible with an
Could be possible with an Inspirational support of
Inspirational support of My wife, Mrs. Sunita Sethi

(References have been made in good faith and trust I have in the great poets and My wife, Mrs. Sunita Sethi

writers of present and past era).





Sethi Krishan Chand




M.A. English Literature

And General Insurance Studies,

An International Photography Hobbyist



Could be possible with an

Inspirational support of

My wife, Mrs. Sunita Sethi