PHIL 381 - Honors Aesthetics

Institution:

Widener University-Main Campus

Subject:

Description:

This honors course considers a range of classic aesthetic theories, and a number of central problems in aesthetics. Among the issues discussed are the definition of art, the nature of aesthetic value and evaluation, the relationship between art and morality, and questions of style and form. The major aesthetic theories discussed are Formalism, Mimetic theory, and Expressionism. Various works of art, including examples from poetry, film, music, architecture, painting, sculpture, and photography will be used in discussing these theories and problems. This course satisfies the distribution requirements for humanities. 3 semester hours

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.widener.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 499-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.