Concrete poetry
Rajiv AnandConcrete poetry is a poetic form in which the crux of the poem lies not in its rhythm or theme, but in its visual shape.
A concrete poem is an integration of the written word and visual art, where shape and typeface contribute to a poem’s meaning and effect. For example, a lightbulb-shaped poem about an idea, or a kitten-shaped poem about a kitten. This poetic form was established simultaneously in Germany and Brazil in the mid-1950s, and remains a relatively modern style.