Beyond Imitation: Oscar Wilde’s Anti-Mimetic Stance on Art and Life
Introduction Oscar Wilde, a reputation synonymous with wit, aestheticism, and a rebellious spirit, left an indelible mark on the world of artwork and thought. “Life imitates Artwork excess of Artwork imitates Life,” he famously declared, a press release that encapsulates his profound and revolutionary anti-mimetic place. Not like a lot of his contemporaries who noticed … Read more
