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MIMESIS [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Simulation (Cybernetic Systems)
DEF

Imitation or representation of nature; exhibiting mimicry of something real; term used to describe how the behavior of artificial or fictional characters mimics real life.

Key term(s)
  • mimetism

French

Domaine(s)
  • Simulation (Systèmes cybernétiques)
DEF

Terme tiré de la poétique d'Aristote et qui définit l'œuvre d'art comme une imitation du monde tout en obéissant à des contraintes.

OBS

Imitation ou représentation de la nature et du réel; terme utilisé pour décrire comment le comportement de personnages artificiels ou fictifs imite la vie réelle.

Key term(s)
  • mimétisme

Spanish

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