The matter of mimesis : studies of mimesis and materials in nature, art and science

The matter of mimesis studies of mimesis and materials in nature, art and science

"Mimesis or imitation comes in many forms, from animal and plant mimicry to artistic copies 'from life'. This book offers eighteen essays addressing mimesis from diverse perspectives. From the recreation of galaxies to Iron Age torcs, from counterfeit dragons to modern waxworks, each...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Bol, Marjolijn, editor (editor), Spary, E. C. (Emma C.), editor
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: BRILL
Subjects:
Mimesis in art.
Imitation in art.
Imitation.
See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009758530206719
Table of Contents:
  • Counterfeiting materials, imitating nature / Pamela H. Smith and Isabella Lores-Chavez
  • The fleshiness of wax / Pietro Conte
  • Fertile stones / Lisbet Tarp
  • Material as subtext in ephemeral art / Sophie Krumholz.

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