PHI 174 Philosophy of Art

A study of the philosophical concerns around the creative process, the work of art, and aesthetic evaluation. This includes a study of the classical thinkers of aesthetics (e.g., Aristotle, Plato Croce, Langer, Tolstoy), as well as contemporary theories. As part of this study, we examine multicultural perspectives (e.g., Chicano murals African American film directors, women in film). Prerequisite: One lower division course in philosophy. GE 5C.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

One lower division course in philosophy.

Distribution

PHI