The imitation theory of art is the beginning of western literary aesthetics, which is the earliest theory about the nature and source of art.

模仿论是西方文艺美学的开端，它是最早关于艺术本质和起源的理论。

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Imitation is a common source of trouble and loss in the market for contemporary Chinese art.

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It is the only economic resource that cannot be transferred across corporate boundaries, and, therefore, the ultimate source of competitive advantage in global industries where imitation, market saturation, and lower entry barriers quickly eliminate market rents.

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