What does Aristotle say about mimesis?
Mimesis, as Aristotle takes it, is an active aesthetic process. He argues that 'imitation is given us by nature and men are endowed with these gifts, gradually develop them and finally create the art of poetry'23. The poet does not imitate reality but brings reality into existence through 'mimesis'.
Mimesis, as Aristotle takes it, is an active aesthetic process. He argues that 'imitation is given us by nature and men are endowed with these gifts, gradually develop them and finally create the art of poetry'23. The poet does not imitate reality but brings reality into existence through 'mimesis'.