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mimesis
This term is primarily used in academic, philosophical, and scientific registers. In the context of art and literature, it describes the act of mirroring reality, often discussed in relation to Platonic or Aristotelian theories of aesthetics. It differs from simple copying by implying a creative representation that captures the essence or truth of a subject.
In biological contexts, the word describes a specific type of mimicry where an organism evolves to look like an inanimate object or a different species. While "mimicry" is the more common general term, "mimesis" is frequently employed in technical biological papers to emphasize the evolutionary process of resemblance.
Meanings
Examples
Plato argued that art is a form of mimesis that is twice removed from reality.
The novelist uses mimesis to create a vivid sense of the Victorian era.
Is the goal of this painting pure mimesis or is it an expression of emotion?
The stick insect is a perfect example of biological mimesis.
I wonder if the creature uses mimesis to hide from predators in the jungle.
The professor explained how mimesis differs from simple imitation in theater.
Nature employs mimesis as a survival strategy for many species of butterflies.
The play relies on mimesis to mirror the social tensions of the city.