PHL 222 - PII Philosophy of Art

(Perspectives II course) An introduction to some of the many philosophical issues that surround art and the aesthetic through an examination of the following topics: historical and modern conceptions of the aesthetic, the relationship between the arts and society, expression and creativity, and understanding and interpreting art. Differences between art, craft, entertainment, the aesthetic and the beautiful will be explored. Course Code: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101.

Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PHL.Q 101. Normal cycle offering: Fall and Spring. Yearly cycle: variable.

Credits: 3