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In his theory of Mimesis, Plato says that all art is mimetic by nature; art is an imitation of life.
To argue his case he gives the example of a
1. cloud
2. chair
3. tree
4. river
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In his theory of Mimesis, Plato explains that all art is an imitation or representation of life and reality.
Plato uses the chair to demonstrate this hierarchy of imitation:
The Form of the Chair: The perfect, abstract concept of a chair.
The Physical Chair: A tangible chair created by a carpenter, which imitates the form of the chair.
The Artistic Representation: A painting or drawing of a chair created by an artist, which imitates the physical chair.
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