The imitation of life in art is called

mimesis Mimesis (; grc, μίμησις, ''mīmēsis'') is a term used in literary criticism and philosophy that carries a wide range of meanings, including ''imitatio'', imitation, nonsensuous similarity, receptivity, representation, mimicry, the act ...

. Imitation of Life may also refer to:

Literature and film

* ''Imitation of Life'' (novel), a 1933 novel by Fannie Hurst ** ''Imitation of Life'' (1934 film), an adaptation of the novel starring Claudette Colbert ** ''Imitation of Life'' (1959 film), an adaptation of the novel starring Lana Turner

Music

*''Imitation of Life'', a 1981 album by Steve Beresford and

Tristan Honsinger Tristan Honsinger (born October 23, 1949) is an American cello player active in free jazz and free improvisation. He is perhaps best known for his long-running collaboration with free jazz pianist Cecil Taylor and guitarist Derek Bailey. Born ...

*"Imitation of Life", a song by Anthrax from the 1987 album '' Among the Living'' * "Imitation of Life" (song), a 2001 song by R.E.M. from ''Reveal'' *''

Imitations of Life ''Imitations of Life'' is the fourth studio album An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), Phonograph record, vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as Digital distribution#Music, digital distribution. ...

'', a 2004 album by the R&B group H-Town

Literature and film

Music

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