PHILOSOPHY 251 - Philosophy of Art

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Connecticut College

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A critical and historical study of philosophical theories about the nature, meaning, and social role of such visual arts as painting, architecture, sculpture, garden design, and photography. Readings include Plato, Kant, Hegel, Heidegger, Karsten Harries, Gaston Bachelard, Susan Sontag, and recent post-modern theories of art and art criticism. Slides of exemplary works will be shown. This is the same course as Art History 230. Open to junior and senior majors in studio art and art history without prerequisite, and to sophomores, juniors and seniors who have received credit for one course in philosophy, or with permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 20 students. K. Pfefferkorn

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.connecticutcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 447-1911

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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