The Philosophy of Art and Beauty
An introduction to aesthetics, exploring what makes something beautiful or considered 'art'. Students debate the subjective versus objective nature of beauty.
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An introduction to aesthetics, exploring what makes something beautiful or considered 'art'. Students debate the subjective versus objective nature of beauty.
Key Questions
- What defines something as art?
- Is beauty entirely in the eye of the beholder?
- Can something be objectively beautiful?
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