3 hours lecture, 3 credits

An introduction to philosophical attempts to understand the nature and value of art. The course surveys influential Western theories of art from the ancient to the contemporary period. Issues discussed include attempts to define art, the social value of art, censorship, the nature of aesthetic experience, artistic creativity, problems surrounding interpretation, and the relation of art to political and gender issues.

Prerequisite(s): C in one of ENG 060, ENG 098 or Provincial English 12, or placement testing

Offered in the following terms: 2012 Winter

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