How did the Generation of 1927 change Spanish poetry?

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Early 20th century black and white portrait of poet and playwright Federico Garcia Lorca, seated and resting his face on his hand. — Federico García Lorca Federico García Lorca.

The Generation of 1927 transformed Spanish poetry by moving away from the prose-focused concerns of the earlier Generation of ’98 and embracing a new, experimental aesthetic.1

Key changes to the poetic landscape included:

Modernist Influence: They integrated tenets from European movements such as Symbolism, Futurism, and Surrealism into Spanish literature.1
Structural Innovation: The group rejected traditional rhyme and metre, discarding anecdotal or strictly logical descriptions.1
New Expressive Techniques: They utilized audacious metaphors, coined new vocabulary, and employed highly suggestive imagery to articulate inner personal experiences.1
Traditional Roots: While experimental, they simultaneously drew inspiration from Luis de Góngora y Argote, as well as traditional ballads and folk songs.1

Led by figures like Federico García Lorca, this group dominated Spanish poetry until the Spanish Civil War curtailed their highly cultivated style.1