Course Description:
Explores aesthetics, the philosophical analysis of concepts and the solution of problems that arise contemplating the arts. It is concerned with the nature of artistic expression and with the standards for judging art. Aesthetics asks the following questions: What features make objects beautiful or ugly? Are aesthetic qualities objective or “in the eye of the beholder”? Are there objective standards for the evaluation of art? Also considers how we can justify interpretations of art, music, or literature.
Fall Offering:
None
Lab/Coreq 1:
Spring Offering:
None
Lab/Coreq 2:
Summer Offering:
None
Lab/Coreq Remarks:
Summer 1 Offering:
None
Prerequisite 1:
Summer 2 Offering:
None
Prerequisite 2:
Cross-Listed Course 1:
Prerequisite 3:
Cross-Listed Course 2:
Prerequisite 4:
Cross-Listed Course 3:
Prerequisite 5:
Cross-Listed Course 4:
Prerequisite Remarks:
Two philosophy courses.
Cross-Listed Course 5:
Repeatable:
N
Additional Information:
Approved course: Arts & Sciences Core-Analysis
