PHIL 23 Art and Aesthetics

What is art, and what’s the point of it? Does it help us understand the world better or enjoy it more? Does art distract us from what is really important? What is beauty, and ought the arts aim at producing it? What are representation, expression, and realism, and how do they figure in different art forms? The course addresses combinations of these questions through both reading philosophy and engaging with artwork.

Prerequisite

One Philosophy course, or permission of the instructor.

Degree Requirement Attributes

ART

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