This document discusses how modernist visual art movements like Cubism, Dada, and Futurism influenced early 20th century poetry. It provides background on each movement, including key concepts, artists, and examples of works. Cubism aimed to show objects from multiple perspectives simultaneously. Dada was a reaction against traditional forms and promoted irrational, playful works. Futurism celebrated modern technology and the dynamism of the machine age. Poets like William Carlos Williams and Wallace Stevens incorporated visual techniques from these movements into their poetry, emphasizing imagery and subordinating meaning to form.