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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
PHIL0035-1  Aesthetics and philosophy of art

Duration :  30h Th
Number of credits :  
Bachelor in History of Art and Archeology, General, 2nd yearFirst semester4
Bachelor in History of Art and Archeology, Musicology, 2nd yearFirst semester4
Bachelor in philosophy, 2nd yearFirst semester4
Lecturer :  Rudy Steinmetz
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
Historical and philosophical approach to major aesthetic theories from the 17th to the 19th century. The analysis of theories will be accompanied by a detailed examination of carefully selected works of art chosen from among the most representative of the chronological sequence being studied. Texts and images will be placed in constant dialogue.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
To allow students to take account of the development of major concepts of aesthetics such as this occurs from the 17th to the 19th century. To promote the understanding and handling of these concepts while raising students' awareness of the art of the time periods studied.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
None.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
None.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Length and time period: 30 hours, 1st quadrimester.
Location and schedule: Lumière room, Mondays from 10h to 12h.

See http://cipl82.philo.ulg.ac.be/horaires
Recommended or required readings :  
L'Atelier d'esthétique, Esthétique et philosophie de l'art. Repères historiques et thématiques, Bruxelles, De Boeck, coll. Le point philosophique, 2002.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Written examination (January). Oral examination (August-September).
Organizational remarks :  
None.
Contacts :  
Official instructor
Rudy Steinmetz, instructor
Department of Philosophy
7, Place du 20 Août, 2nd floor, office number 2/36A, 4000 Liège
Tel. : 04/366.55.64.
E-mail : R.Steinmetz@ulg.ac.be


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