Calligram facts for kids
A calligram is a special kind of artwork. It uses words arranged to form a picture. This picture is usually related to what the words say.
Think of it like drawing with letters! A calligram can be a poem, a phrase, or even just one word. The way the words are placed creates the image. This can involve using different fonts or handwriting styles. The words might curve, twist, or form shapes.
The picture made by the words helps show what the text means. It can also add extra ideas or feelings to the words. Sometimes, a calligram might even show something opposite to the text. This can be a fun way to make you think!
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Famous Calligram Writers
Some writers are well-known for creating calligrams. They used this art form to make their words come alive visually.
Guillaume Apollinaire
Guillaume Apollinaire was a famous French writer. He was a master of calligrams. He even wrote a whole book of poems called Calligrammes. This book showed off his unique visual poetry.
José Juan Tablada
José Juan Tablada was a Mexican poet. He also wrote a book of Spanish calligrams. It was titled Li-Po y otros poemas. His work helped spread this art form.
Calligram Gallery
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A calligram of a tiger made with Arabic writing.
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A calligram of a snake using Georgian writing.
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A calligram about the Eiffel Tower by Guillaume Apollinaire.
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The world's largest calligram. It is displayed in a museum in Valencia, Spain.
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In 1834, a French newspaper was told to print a court order. The order was about a drawing of King Louis-Philippe shaped like a pear. The newspaper printed the order, but they made the text itself form the shape of a pear!
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