Poética (en. Poetics)

/poˈetika/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The art of poetry.
The poetics of this author is very original.
La poética de este autor es muy original.
Set of rules that govern poetic composition.
He studied classical poetics to better understand literature.
Estudió la poética clásica para entender mejor la literatura.
Technique and style in the creation of poetry.
His poetics is influenced by surrealism.
Su poética está influenciada por el surrealismo.

Etymology

From the Greek 'poietikós', meaning 'creative'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

poetics of chaos
Concept that expresses how chaos can lead to artistic creation.
poética del caos
poetics of pain
Refers to the exploitation of suffering in poetic creation.
poética del dolor
visual poetics
Art that uses visual elements to express poetic ideas.
poética visual

Related Words

poet
A person who composes poetry.
poeta
poetry
Literary composition expressed in verse or poetic prose.
poesía
verse
A line of a poem.
verso

Slang Meanings

Refers to an artistic lifestyle.
She lives a bohemian poetics.
Ella vive una poética bohemia.
To use language very lyrically.
He spoke about his journey with impressive poetics.
Habló de su viaje con una poética impresionante.