imagist
UK: ˈɪmədʒɪst | US: ˈɪmədʒɪst
n. A poet or artist who adheres to the principles of Imagism, a modernist movement emphasizing precise imagery and clear, concise language.
adj. Relating to or characteristic of Imagism.
The term "imagist" derives from "image," rooted in Latin imago (meaning "likeness" or "representation"), combined with the suffix "-ist," from Greek -istes (denoting a practitioner). The word emerged in the early 20th century to describe poets who focused on vivid, concrete imagery, stripping away excessive abstraction. The suffix "-ist" logically extends the root to signify a follower of this artistic philosophy.
Ezra Pound was a leading figure in the imagist movement.
Her poetry is distinctly imagist, relying on sharp visual details.
The anthology features works by prominent imagists of the 1920s.
Critics praised the imagist clarity of his haiku-inspired verses.
Imagist principles reject sentimentalism in favor of precise language.