Philosophy of Art

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Overview

Subject area

PHI

Catalog Number

3240

Course Title

Philosophy of Art

Department(s)

Description

This course deals with the origins of art in human activity, theories of beauty, and art as expression, as communication, and as ideology. The concepts of form, representation, and abstraction are examined, as well as the distinction between the fine and popular arts. Examples are chosen from painting, music and literature.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

036365

Course Schedule