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The Aesthetics of Mimesis: Ancient Texts and Modern Problems,Used
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Mimesis is one of the oldest, most fundamental concepts in Western aesthetics. This book offers a new, searching treatment of its long history at the center of theories of representational art: above all, in the highly influential writings of Plato and Aristotle, but also in later GrecoRoman philosophy and criticism, and subsequently in many areas of aesthetic controversy from the Renaissance to the twentieth century. Combining classical scholarship, philosophical analysis, and the history of ideasand ranging across discussion of poetry, painting, and musicStephen Halliwell shows with a wealth of detail how mimesis, at all stages of its evolution, has been a more complex, variable concept than its conventional translation of 'imitation' can now convey.Far from providing a static model of artistic representation, mimesis has generated many different models of art, encompassing a spectrum of positions from realism to idealism. Under the influence of Platonist and Aristotelian paradigms, mimesis has been a crux of debate between proponents of what Halliwell calls 'worldreflecting' and 'worldsimulating' theories of representation in both the visual and musicopoetic arts. This debate is about not only the fraught relationship between art and reality but also the psychology and ethics of how we experience and are affected by mimetic art.Moving expertly between ancient and modern traditions, Halliwell contends that the history of mimesis hinges on problems that continue to be of urgent concern for contemporary aesthetics.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Aesthetics of Mimesis'? A: The main theme of 'The Aesthetics of Mimesis' revolves around the concept of mimesis in art, exploring its historical significance and its evolution from ancient to modern theories of representation.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Aesthetics of Mimesis' is Stephen Halliwell, a noted scholar in classical philosophy and aesthetics.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 440 pages.
- Q: What types of art does the book discuss? A: The book discusses various forms of art, including poetry, painting, and music, examining how mimesis applies across these disciplines.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in aesthetics? A: While the book is rich in detail and scholarly analysis, it may be more suited for readers with some prior knowledge of aesthetics and philosophical concepts.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of 'The Aesthetics of Mimesis' is paperback.
- Q: When was 'The Aesthetics of Mimesis' published? A: The book was published on August 1, 2002.
- Q: Does this book have any illustrations or images? A: The book primarily focuses on text and may not include illustrations or images, as it centers on philosophical discussion.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is described as being in good condition.
- Q: What are the key philosophical figures discussed in the book? A: Key philosophical figures discussed include Plato and Aristotle, along with references to later Greco-Roman philosophy.