For a class session in English 101, the students visited the Poetry Center located at 1508 E Helen Street. Once everyone had arrived, we had the pleasure to be shown around by the Library Specialist, Sarah Kortemeier. Kortemeier spoke to us about the significance of the Poetry Center’s floor layout and architectural significance for the flow of individual’s visits to the building. Kortemeier also mentioned the various works of art that are located in the poetry center from various artists, even Professor Hoggatt-Abader’s published work. Kortemeier mentioned that the Poetry Center even had their online selection. Also, the students had the chance to explore the shelves to find titles and lines of poetry for an exercise before the end of class.
Firstly, the students discussed the various types of art located in the Poetry Center. Not only were there the published books full of poems, but there were framed works of art on the walls, and even a mural of Edgar Allen Poe to commemorate his contribution to poetry. Kortemeier also mentioned that the Poetry Center has an online program called Voca where you can find various poems read …show more content…
The building moves from larger rooms with a bunch of chairs to allow for large groups of people to enjoy the happenings at the time. In the poetry center with the books, the space is used for smaller groups to crowd on the couch and chairs. Next, closer to the bookcases, the seating gets more personal. Finally, the outside space is “an architectural progression of solitude” stated Kortemeier when she took us out into the yard. The enclosed outside area is tranquil, even for being so close to a main road. The most interesting thing about the patio is the note in the wall: “If I stay here long enough, I’ll learn about silence.” This rings true for the serene patio of the Poetry
Firstly, the students discussed the various types of art located in the Poetry Center. Not only were there the published books full of poems, but there were framed works of art on the walls, and even a mural of Edgar Allen Poe to commemorate his contribution to poetry. Kortemeier also mentioned that the Poetry Center has an online program called Voca where you can find various poems read …show more content…
The building moves from larger rooms with a bunch of chairs to allow for large groups of people to enjoy the happenings at the time. In the poetry center with the books, the space is used for smaller groups to crowd on the couch and chairs. Next, closer to the bookcases, the seating gets more personal. Finally, the outside space is “an architectural progression of solitude” stated Kortemeier when she took us out into the yard. The enclosed outside area is tranquil, even for being so close to a main road. The most interesting thing about the patio is the note in the wall: “If I stay here long enough, I’ll learn about silence.” This rings true for the serene patio of the Poetry