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Ekphrastic poetry is a literary genre based on the verbal representation and interpretation of visual artworks. In this poetic form, visual elements such as paintings, sculptures, or architectural structures are described and interpreted from the poet’s perspective. Ekphrastic poetry strengthens the interaction between literature and visual arts by bridging different disciplines and enhancing the reader’s awareness of the artwork. Historical Development Early examples of ekphrastic techniques ca