Course: PHIL 380. Aesthetics (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examination of key issues in the philosophical study of art and design, such as the nature of art and aesthetic experience, the concepts of beauty and ugliness, the relationship of art to morality, and the place of aesthetics in everyday life. Questions may include: What is art? Can we enjoy artworks we find ugly or painful, and if so, why? What are we doing when we evaluate a work of art, such as a painting, building, poem, or piece of music? Is ‘good’ or ‘bad’ art just a matter of taste? Regular written assignments will be required.