Critique and Esthetics

The course consists of an historical presentation of art theory and aesthetics from the Antiquity to Modernism and Post-Modernism, where modern theory is emphasised. Fundamental questions such as concepts of art and criterias of assessment will be emphasised.

The course will give an historical and systematic overview of theories of aesthetics. Criterions of art assessment are emphasised.

Lectures/seminars and self study. Students decide on a topic/problem to be addressed for their essay in consultation with the course instructor.