PHI 0355 - AESTHETICS: THINKING ABOUT ART AND BEAUTY

Institution:

Rosemont College

Subject:

Description:

An examination of the nature of art and aesthetic experience. Readings include works by philosophers of historical importance such as Plato and Aristotle as well as the writings of contemporary aestheticians. Issues explored may include artistic concepts pertaining to form and content, representation and expression, meaning and truth, and critical interpretation and evaluation. Consideration may also given to selected issues associated with particular arts such as meaning in music and the interpretation of poetry, and the cinematic in film.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

WRT 0110

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.rosemont.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 527-0200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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