The document discusses the concept of mimesis or imitation in art. It states that all art is mimetic in nature as it imitates life and reality. The poet is twice removed from reality by imitating ideas which are themselves imitations of reality. Aristotle defined art through 'mythos' and 'praxis' and considered mimesis to be central to poetry. He argued that mimetic art is superior to philosophy and history. While the historian reports what happened, the poet depicts what might have or ought to have happened, making poetry more universal than history. All art forms differ in how they achieve mimesis, through sounds, colors, actions or words. The ultimate end of poetry, according to

1. Paper-3 By : Payal Patel M.A Part – 1 Roll no – 32 2010-11

2. All art- mimetic by nature Art- an imitation of life Idea- ultimate reality Art imitates idea-imitation of reality Gives example of chair Poetry- twice removed from reality His importance to PHILOSOPHY

3. Defined by ‘mythos ’ and ‘praxis ’ Closer to image , imagination and imitation He becomes defender of mimesis-guru in his writings ‘ Poetics’ - ‘ ‘Plato’s Objection and his theory of mimesis ” Mimetic art is superior- philosophy and history Compares poetry with history

4. Historian- What has happened? Poet- What may /ought to have happened? History- particular , Poetry- universal All types of art-mimetic-may differ in manner , means and object of imitation Music-in sound, rhythm. Painting-in color Poetry- in action, word “ The poet does not imitate reality but brings reality into existence through mimesis ”

5. Moral nature- the end of Poetry is to please

6. Special thanks to Barad Sir and Devarshi Sir….for giving the guidance of this subject