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    Mar 29, 2024  
2010 - 2011 Catalog of Courses 
    
2010 - 2011 Catalog of Courses [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHIL 361 - Philosophy of Art


An examination of nature and purposes of art through the study of several traditional and contemporary philosophies of art such as those of Plato, Aristotle, Marx, Tolstoy, Collingwood, and Merleau Ponty. Topics include nature of the art object, the distinction between art and craft, the role of imitation, representation, expression and creativity, the social function and responsibility of the artist, and the nature of aesthetic experience.

Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)