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What term did Aristotle use to describe the artistic process in poetry?

ACatharsis

BMimesis

CHamartia

DPeripeteia

Answer:

B. Mimesis

Read Explanation:

Aristotle’s theory of art is based on “mimesis” or imitation, which he regarded as natural and central to artistic creation.


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