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The Matter of Mimesis Studies of Mimesis and Materials in Nature, Art and Science

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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 chapte...

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Other Authors: Bol, Marjolijn (Editor), Spary, E. C. (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Brill 2023
Subjects:
History of art / art & design styles
art theory
artistic technique
collecting
conservation
design
fakes
forgery
history of science
imitation
material culture
materials
medicine
museology
museums
replication
reproduction
synthesis
technology
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Summary: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 chapter explores facets of material mimesis from prehistory to the present day. The Matter of Mimesis invites readers to compare practices of imitating, faking, and synthesising materials and objects in nature, art and science, raising questions about skills, techniques and politics of making that transcend historical and disciplinary boundaries and inform both our past and future worlds.
ISBN:9789004515413
9789004392496
Access:Open Access

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