Aesthetics and theories of art [LARTB214]
- 3 credits
- 30h
- 1st and 2nd quarter
Language of instruction: French / FrançaisTeacher: Lefftz Michel
Learning outcomes
Understand the evolution of ideas about art and beauty in different periods of Western civilization.
Content
This course introduces theories of art and historical aesthetics through the study of concepts related to Beauty, the conception and practice of Art through the writings of the main philosophers, thinkers and artists. The course also addresses some more specific aesthetic issues.
Prerequisites
Introduction générale à la philosophie [LPHIB105]Co-requisites
Archéologie et histoire de l'art. Temps Modernes [LARTB012] et Archéologie et histoire de l'art. Moyen Age [LARTB011]Teaching methods
The concepts are studied on the basis of the texts of the authors: philosophers, thinkers and artists. Where appropriate, illustrations of works of art are shown to clarify the relationship between the concepts analysed and the artistic production concerned. Specific aesthetic questions are grouped around themes.
Evaluations
Oral examination with preparation on the texts.
Recommended readings
Marc JIMENEZ, "Qu'est-ce que l'esthétique", Paris, 1997
Language of instruction
French / FrançaisLocation for course
NAMUROrganizer
Faculté de philosophie et lettresRue de Bruxelles, 61
5000 NAMUR
