ars simia naturae

Latin phrase

ars sim·​ia na·​tu·​rae ˈärs-ˈsi-mē-ə-nä-ˈtu̇r-ē How to pronounce ars simia naturae (audio)
-ˈtu̇r-ˌī
: art (is) the ape of nature : art imitates nature

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“Ars simia naturae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ars%20simia%20naturae. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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