What does mimesis mean in art?

Representation of reality.

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  1. Representation of reality ✔
  2. Mixing paint
  3. Framing a picture

Why: Art may be characterized by mimesis, which means its representation of reality.

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Answer: Representation of reality. Art may be characterized by mimesis, which means its representation of reality.

  1. Art en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art
    Art may be characterized in terms of mimesis (its representation of reality)
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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