Mimesis As Make-Believe: On The Foundations Of The Representational Arts

Representation-in visual arts and fiction-play an important part in our lives and culture. Walton presents a theory of representation which illuminates its many varieties and goes a long way toward explaining its importance. Walton's theory also provides solutions to thorny philosophical problems concerning the existence of fictitious beings.

• | By (Author): Kendall L. Walton
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• | Publisher: Harvard University Press
• | Publication Date: Nov 14, 1993
• | Country of Publication: United States
• | Number of Pages: 480 pages
• | Language: Not available
• | Binding: Paperback|Softback
• | ISBN-10: 0007233485
• | ISBN-13: 9780674576032