art imitates life
- mimicryAdaptive resemblance to another
- reflectionReturned light or thought
- mirrorReflective viewing surface
- realismAccepting things as they are
- imitationCopy of the original
truth · nature · experience · observation · verisimilitude · portrayal · representation · authenticity · documentary · slice · drama · narrative · fiction · inspiration · muse · human · condition · emotion
source of artistic content
art imitates lifeart for art's sake
Intrinsic value of creation
abstract expressionism · formalism · expressionism · artistic autonomy
direction of influence between art and reality
art imitates lifeself-fulfilling prophecy
Belief causing its own realization