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Author: Matthew Potolsky
Edition: New Ed
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0415700302

Mimesis (The New Critical Idiom)

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. Get Mimesis literature books for free.
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 Athe position of mimesis in modern theories of identity and culture, through theorists such as Freud, Lacan, Girard and Baudri Check Mimesis our best literature books for 2013. All books are available in pdf format and downloadable from rapidshare, 4shared, and mediafire.

Mimesis Download

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 Athe position of mimesis in modern theories of identity and culture, through theorists such as Freud, Lacan, Girard and Baudri

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