Mimesis

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪməsɪs/

Mimesis (noun)

  1. The act of copying or representing real life in art, writing, or performance.
  2. A way of showing behaviour, speech, or movement by acting it out to look like the original.

Examples

  • Mimesis in painting can make a scene feel real.
  • The teacher explained mimesis as artistic imitation of nature.