MimesisA 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:
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. |
Contents
APPROACHING MIMESIS | 1 |
FOUNDATIONS | 13 |
THREE VERSIONS OF MIMESIS | 47 |
MIMESIS IN MODERN THEORY | 113 |
MEMETICS | 157 |
GLOSSARY | 163 |
SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER READING | 165 |
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