PHL 308N Philosophy of Art

3 Credit(s) CEA

This course will critically examine philosophical theories of art and beauty as they impact artistic creation, reception, and performance. Students will explore concepts of beauty across different cultures and styles of artwork, and examine theories of art in their application to painting, music and theatre. Through these and other modalities, students explore the existential and ontological dimensions of aesthetics while learning about classical works of art. Three lecture hours per week. Required for Music majors. Recommended for Art and English majors and minors.