Image 1: John Ashbery- Ashbery's writings have been very known for being influenced by the work of abstract expressionism. Many critics, in fact, do not understand the deeper meaning his work includes which has lead to his many high awards such as the Pulitzer Prize. He is known as one of the greatest 20th century American Poets. Click Here to read more on John Ashbery.
Image 2: Barbara Guest- Barbara rose to fame during the first generation of the New York School movement, a time influenced by modern art. Her work started out as tension filled but throughout her years it became more about language than image provoking. She often likes to collaborate with other artists to fill her work with image and word. Click Here to read more on Barbara Guest.
Image 3: Kenneth Koch- Koch often liked to use satire, irony, surrealism, and surprise in his works, although his satires often have a deeper meaning than just being funny. He was known as the "funniest serious poet". Koch was also one of the founders of the New York School of Poetry. Click Here to read more about Kenneth Koch.
Image 4: Frank O'Hara- O'Hara's poetry is often infused with dance, music,a and art; he used these things to bring out a deeper meaning in almost everything from normal conversation to street signs. He only became well known for his works after his early death at age 44. Click Here to read more about Frank O'Hara.
Image 2: Barbara Guest- Barbara rose to fame during the first generation of the New York School movement, a time influenced by modern art. Her work started out as tension filled but throughout her years it became more about language than image provoking. She often likes to collaborate with other artists to fill her work with image and word. Click Here to read more on Barbara Guest.
Image 3: Kenneth Koch- Koch often liked to use satire, irony, surrealism, and surprise in his works, although his satires often have a deeper meaning than just being funny. He was known as the "funniest serious poet". Koch was also one of the founders of the New York School of Poetry. Click Here to read more about Kenneth Koch.
Image 4: Frank O'Hara- O'Hara's poetry is often infused with dance, music,a and art; he used these things to bring out a deeper meaning in almost everything from normal conversation to street signs. He only became well known for his works after his early death at age 44. Click Here to read more about Frank O'Hara.