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Mimesis As Makebelieve: On The Foundations Of The Representational Arts
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Representationsin Visual Arts And In Fictionplay An Important Part In Our Lives And Culture. Kendall Walton Presents Here A Theory Of The Nature Of Representation, Which Illuminates Its Many Varieties And Goes A Long Way Toward Explaining Its Importance. Drawing Analogies To Childrens Make Believe Activities, Walton Constructs A Theory That Addresses A Broad Range Of Issues: The Distinction Between Fiction And Nonfiction, How Depiction Differs From Description, The Notion Of Points Of View In The Arts, And What It Means For One Work To Be More Realistic Than Another. He Explores The Relation Between Appreciation And Criticism, The Character Of Emotional Reactions To Literary And Visual Representations, And What It Means To Be Caught Up Emotionally In Imaginary Events.Waltons Theory Also Provides Solutions To The Thorny Philosophical Problems Of The Existenceor Ontological Standingof Fictitious Beings, And The Meaning Of Statements Referring To Them. And It Leads To Striking Insights Concerning Imagination, Dreams, Nonliteral Uses Of Language, And The Status Of Legends And Myths.Throughout Walton Applies His Theoretical Perspective To Particular Cases; His Analysis Is Illustrated By A Rich Array Of Examples Drawn From Literature, Painting, Sculpture, Theater, And Film. Mimesis As Makebelieve Is Important Reading For Everyone Interested In The Workings Of Representational Art.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Mimesis as Make-Believe'? A: 'Mimesis as Make-Believe' explores the nature of representation in visual arts and fiction, presenting a theory that connects to children's make-believe activities.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Kendall L. Walton, a philosopher known for his work on the theory of representation.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 468 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Mimesis as Make-Believe'? A: The book was published on October 15, 1993.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Mimesis as Make-Believe' is classified as a new book in good condition.
- Q: What binding type does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are some of the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the distinction between fiction and nonfiction, emotional reactions to representations, and the philosophical problems surrounding fictitious beings.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in art and literature? A: Yes, it is important reading for anyone interested in the workings of representational art, including both literary and visual arts.
- Q: Does the book include examples from other forms of art? A: Yes, Walton illustrates his theories with examples from literature, painting, sculpture, theater, and film.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is a reprint.