What does this poetic term mean?

Imagery is the use of figurative language to create an image that becomes real upon reading it. It creates a panoramic vista for the person reading. In it used frequently in poetry as it is the best form of putting across an image that can be literal or metaphorical. Evocative imagery works best in poetry as it stirs all 5 of the human senses. You must have a painters eye to capture the essence of the image.