Literature:
- In "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe: "Darkness there, and nothing more."
- In "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald: "In his blue gardens men and girls came and went like moths among the whisper of champagne and the stars."
- In "To His Coy Mistress" by Andrew Marvell: "But at my back I always hear/Time's wingèd chariot hurrying near."
Art:
- In Vincent van Gogh's "Starry Night": The swirling night sky with vibrant colors conveys a sense of movement and energy.
- In Claude Monet's "Impression, Sunrise": The play of light and colors captures the essence of a sunrise over a harbor.
- In Salvador Dalí's "The Persistence of Memory": The melting watches depict a distorted sense of time and reality.
Film and Television:
- In the film "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring," the opening scene in the Shire showcases lush green landscapes, evoking a sense of tranquility.
- In the TV series "Game of Thrones," the icy, desolate landscapes of the Wall and beyond create a chilling and formidable atmosphere.
- In the movie "La La Land," the vibrant colors of Los Angeles and the use of music contribute to the dreamy and artistic ambiance of the film.
Music:
- In the song "Paint It Black" by The Rolling Stones, lyrics such as "I see a red door and I want it painted black" create vivid visual imagery.
- In "Clair de Lune" by Claude Debussy, the delicate piano melody evokes a sense of moonlight and serenity.
- In "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana, phrases like "Load up on guns, bring your friends" evoke strong, evocative imagery related to teenage angst.
Poetry:
- In "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost: "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,/ And sorry I could not travel both."
- In "When I Heard the Learned Astronomer" by Walt Whitman: "When I heard the learned astronomer,/ When the proofs, the figures, were ranged in columns before me,/ When I was shown the charts and diagrams, to add, divide, and measure them,/ When I sitting heard the astronomer where he lectured with much applause in the lecture-room,/ How soon unaccountable I became tired and sick,/ Till rising and gliding out I wandered off by myself."
- In "The Tyger" by William Blake: "Tyger, tyger, burning bright/ In the forests of the night,/ What immortal hand or eye/ Could frame thy fearful symmetry?"
These examples illustrate how imagery enhances creative works by stimulating the senses and creating vivid mental pictures, immersing audiences in a sensory experience that enriches their understanding and appreciation of the art form.