Aesthetics
(objectives)
At the end of this course the student will acquire: - A basic knowledge of several issues concerning aesthetics and the relationships between philosophy and the arts (literature, visual arts, performing arts, architecture, film) - The knowledge of one or more important texts of the history of aesthetics, and of the critical debate on these texts - A basic knowledge on the most recent literature on aesthetics, perception theory, ontology of art and related subjects - The ability to form an independent judgement on such topics and to expose it in oral and written form - Good mastery of aesthetic terminology and of the argumentative methods in the field of aesthetics and art criticism - The ability of focusing theoretical issues, analyzing information, formulating arguments in the fields of aesthetics, theory of perception, art theories, with the help of bibliographical sources The ability to contextualize in historical-philosophical perspective aesthetic debates, as well as debates on art criticism.
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Teacher
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D'ANGELO PAOLO
(syllabus)
An Introduction to the problem of the relation between Art and Emotions.
(reference books)
V. Gallese, M. Guerra, Lo schermo empatico. Cinema e neuroscienze, Milano, Raffaello Cortina Paolo D'Angelo, La tirannia delle emozioni, Bologna, il Mulino
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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not mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Oral exam
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