ART 623 - Aesthetics

Institution:

Tiffin University

Subject:

Art

Description:

This course provides students with an overview of aesthetics as it embraces a philosophy of are, beauty, and taste and further investigates the ways in which humans create, experience, and evaluate the fine arts. Class discussions will focus on artistic masterpieces from a number of disciplines including music, drama, literature, painting, and sculpture. Throughout the course students will analyze readings that explore philosophical issues and historical problems of various theoretical approaches to art and will include discussions on the nature and function of the artist, the intrinsic significance of an artistic object, and the concepts of aesthetic value, experience, attitude, and criticism. An emphasis will be placed on developing a personalized philosophy of art.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tiffin.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 968-6446 ext 6446

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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