1. Plural of ekphrasis; literary or rhetorical descriptions of visual artworks, objects, or scenes, often used to evoke vivid imagery or emotional response.
Usage: Literary and rhetorical term; Commonly used in academic and artistic contexts

Examples

• The poet's ekphrases of classical sculptures brought the marble figures to life on the page.
• Medieval manuscripts often contained elaborate ekphrases of religious icons.
• Her collection of ekphrases transformed paintings into vivid narrative experiences.
• The novel includes several ekphrases that describe the protagonist's encounters with famous artworks.
• Students studied ekphrases in their literature class to understand how writers capture visual beauty through words.
• The museum's catalog featured ekphrases written by renowned art critics.