Calligrammes
"Calligrammes" is a collection of poems by the French poet Guillaume Apollinaire, published in 1918. The work is notable for its innovative use of visual form, where the layout of the text creates shapes that relate to the poem's themes. This blending of poetry and visual art is a hallmark of modernist literature.
The term "calligramme" itself refers to a poem in which the arrangement of words forms a recognizable image. Apollinaire's calligrammes often reflect his fascination with Cubism and Surrealism, making them a significant contribution to the evolution of both poetry and visual art in the early 20th century.