Potolsky, Matthew
Mimesis (New Critical Idiom)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415700306
- author:
- Potolsky, Matthew
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Literature & literary studies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Mimesis: A Concept at the Heart of Contemporary Theory The term mimesis has become increasingly central to the study of art, performance and literature. However, its meaning extends beyond this context, encompassing broader concerns such as identity. This introduction to mimetic theory examines its foundations in ancient philosophy, including Plato and Aristotle, as well as three key versions: imitatio, theatre and theatricality, and artistic realism. The concept of mimesis is also explored in relation to modern theories of identity and culture, drawing on thinkers like Freud, Lacan, Girard and Baudrillard. Furthermore, the idea of 'memes' connects evolutionary biology and theories of cultural reproduction, raising new perspectives for mimetic theory's future development. This multidisciplinary study provides a welcome guide for readers in literature, performance and cultural studies, offering insights into a term rapidly returning to the forefront of contemporary theory.
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