A topic that has become increasingly central to the study of art,
performance and literature, the term mimesis has long been used to
refer to the relationship between an image and its 'real' original.
However, recent theorists have extended the concept, highlighting
new perspectives on key concerns, such as the nature of identity.
Matt Potolsky presents a clear introduction to this potentially
daunting concept, examining:
- the foundations of mimetic theory in ancient philosophy, from
Plato to Aristotle
- three key versions of mimesis: imitatio or rhetorical
imitation, theatre and theatricality, and artistic realism
- the position of mimesis in modern theories of identity and
culture, through theorists such as Freud, Lacan, Girard and
Baudrillard
- the possible future of mimetic theory in the concept of
'memes', which connects evolutionary biology and theories of
cultural reproduction.
A multidisciplinary study of a term rapidly returning to the
forefront of contemporary theory, Mimesis is a welcome guide for
readers in such fields as literature, performance and cultural
studies.
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