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World Lit. A—Brit Lit. Art, Allusion, and poetry W.B. Yeats |
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DIRECTIONS: Yesterday, you looked at how poets are influenced by the artwork of masters. Today, you’ll look at how artists are influenced by poets and myths. |
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1. Read about the myth of Aengus. BE SURE TO ACCESS EACH LINK BELOW to get a full list of all the details of the myth. Open a Word document and record 7-10 details about Aengus and the symbols associated with him (a.k.a. Oengus, Oengus Og, Aengus Mac Og). |
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2. Now, read the poem (from ONE of these links) that alludes to the myth. Explain three specific connections you see between the myth and the poem. You might want to explain images, symbols, themes, tone, or how the poem changes aspects of the myth or stays true to it. What do you believe is the theme or point of the poem? |
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3. Yeats’ poem and the myth of Aengus have inspired many artists because they encompass many illustrious images and symbols. a) Visit each of the links below and study the artwork. For EACH image, briefly comment on what aspect of the poem or myth the artwork seems to touch on most. (His physical description? The symbols? The love story? A theme? Or more?) Explain your ideas. b) THEN, choose your favorite representation and paste it in your word document. Finally, write about the following – Why is it your favorite? What about the myth is it portraying? Is it tying in any details from the poem? Write about your feelings now that you've seen how important this myth was in the history of art. Look at this picture again. How does it change your feelings about the myth, the poem and the previous painting? |
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