Beyond Imitation: Oscar Wilde’s Anti-Mimetic Stance on Art and Life
Introduction Oscar Wilde, a name synonymous with wit, aestheticism, and a rebellious spirit, left an indelible mark on the world of art and thought. “Life imitates Art far more than Art imitates Life,” he famously declared, a statement that encapsulates his profound and revolutionary anti-mimetic position. Unlike many of his contemporaries who saw art as … Read more
