ARTH 2807
Philosophy of Art
Philosophical approaches to the study of art. Topics such as: the nature of art and artistic value; representation and symbolism in art; art and artifice; art and the emotions; art, culture and ideology; post-structuralism and art; theories of creativity; relationship between artworks and audiences.
Topics
- nature of art and artistic value
- representation and symbolism in art
- art and artifice
- art and the emotions
- culture and ideology
- post-structuralism and art
- theories of creativity
- relationship between artworks and audiences
Course catalogue
Prerequisites & course information
Also listed as PHIL 2807 . Lectures three hours a week.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027