AH513 AESTHETICS AND CRITICISM I
| Course Code: | 8010513 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | History of Architecture |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. JALE ADİLE ERZEN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
First two weeks will be devoted to short lectures and discussions with students about ‘what is Modernism?’ The rest of the semester the above fields of culture will be analyzed in relation to the evolution of Modernism in Europe and non-European countries. Students will be asked to submit papers on readings on the above five cultural fields.
Course Content
This course is offered as two consecutive programs: the first based on class discussions of classical texts on philosophy of art and aesthetics from Plato to Heidegger. The second semester focuses on modern concepts of art and aesthetics reviewed through readings of 20th century philosophers and critics. It aims to acquaint the participants with changing and multi-dimensional aspects of art theory and practice. The class is conducted through discussions and active student participation is expected.