The Matter of Mimesis

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...

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Format:	Online
Language:	English
Published:	Brill 2023
Subjects:	art theory artistic technique collecting conservation design fakes forgery history of science imitation material culture materials medicine museology museums replication reproduction synthesis technology
Online Access:	ONIX_20231009_9789004515413_31
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