ART 205 - Introduction to Art Criticism

Institution:

Fort Peck Community College

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Description:

3 credits This course is intended to provide students with a working knowledge of the philosophical theories relating to an informed criticism of the aesthetic merits of an artwork. Essays by Plato, Aristotle, Maratain, Neitzche, Hume, Dewey and others, including essays by Native American artists, may be discussed. Additionally, a compare and contrast paper about two divergent philosophies will be required along with course examinations and quizzes. Students will obtain a comprehension of how aesthetic appreciation and criticism are framed by the basic concepts of a given philosophy. Students will also gain basic understanding of how respective philosophies differ in their approach to the aesthetic. Fall.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.fpcc.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 768-6300

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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