What is another word for imagism?

Pronunciation: [ˈɪmɪd͡ʒˌɪzəm] (IPA)

Imagism, a literary movement that emerged in the early 20th century, is known for its emphasis on clear, concise imagery and precise language. Synonyms for this word include picture writing, image-driven poetry, and descriptive verse. Some other related terms include symbolism, modernism, and minimalism. In the broader context of literature, imagism can be seen as a reaction against the flowery, verbose style of the Victorian era, and a move towards a more pared-down, minimalist approach. Today, imagist poetry continues to influence contemporary writers and poets around the world.

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    Modernist/Avant-Garde movement, poetic/literary movement.

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Usage examples for Imagism

A small group of poets gathered about Mr. Pound, experimenting along the technical lines suggested, and a cult of "imagism" was formed, whose first group-expression was in the little volume, "Des Imagistes", published in New York in April, 1914. Miss Lowell did not come actively into the movement until after that time, but once she had entered it, she became its leader, and it was chiefly through her effort in America that the movement attained so much prominence and so influenced the trend of poetry for the years immediately succeeding.
"Sword Blades and Poppy Seed"
Amy Lowell

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