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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 chapte...

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Main Author: Bol, Marjolijn
Other Authors: Spary, E. C.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Brill 2023
Subjects:
Imitation
Artistic Technique
Art Theory
Conservation
History Of Science
Technology
Materials
Design
Forgery
Fakes
Synthesis
Reproduction
Replication
History Of Art / Bicssc
Museums
Material Culture
Museology
Medicine
Collecting
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Collection: Directory of Open Access Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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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.
Item Description:Creative Commons (cc), https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0
ISBN:9789004515413
9789004392496

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