161-018 Philosophy of Art

Availability

2nd and 3rd year

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

To be advised

Prerequisites

At least one first year single-semester philosophy subject, or permission from the Head of Department or subject coordinator.

Semester

2 (view timetable)

Contact

Two 1-hour lectures per week for the first 11 weeks, and a 1-hour tutorial per week beginning the third week of semester

Subject Description

In this subject major classical texts in aesthetics will be studied. The subject will confront students with the dominant ideas in different historical periods concerning art and the aesthetic, and assist them in responding to these ideas with critical awareness.

Assessment

Written work totalling 4000 words, and regular participation in tutorials.



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