The purpose of this course is to take the student,on an in-depth tour of some of the major,philosophical issues concerning art. Students,examine and criticize theories about the nature of,art and about its role in human society. Students,gain new insights about art, an understanding of,philosophical method,and especially, an,appreciation for how and why art is a proper,object of philosophical inquiry. No prior,background in either philosophy or art is,presupposed.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Take one 3.0 credit, 200 level course from one of the,following subjects: DAH (Art History), DEN (English), DAS,(Academic Studies), DVC (Visual Culture).