PHV187 Introduction to Philosophy of Art

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2022
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Rostislav Niederle, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Rostislav Niederle, Ph.D.
Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Philosophy – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Mon 18:00–19:40 A11
Prerequisites
The course has no prerequisities. An interest for the topic, a basic knowledge of canonic works of art and fundamental concepts of epistemology, ontology and axiology as well as basic familiarity of history of Philosophy are presupposed.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
An ideal absolvent is able to identify basic modes of philosophy of art, their applicability and explication power. S/he is also able to orientate among time and topics interconnections of various philosophies of art in general, their value, definitions, ways of being, their cognitive powers and roles in our lives.
Learning outcomes
An ideal absolvent is able of basic orientation in Philosophy of Art as to topics and history.
Syllabus
  • The subject matter of philosophy of Art, method is semiotical. Ontology of Art. Epistemology of Art. Axiology of Art. Realism vs. nominalism. Cognitivism. Canon: high vs. low.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • HEGEL, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich. Filosofie, umění a náboženství a jejich vztah k mravnosti a státu. Translated by František Fajfr. Vyd. 1. V Praze: Jan Laichter, 1943, 408 s. URL info
    not specified
  • GRAHAM, Gordon. Filosofie umění. 1. vyd. Praha: Barrister & Principal, 2000, 251 s. ISBN 80-85947-53-6. info
Teaching methods
Lectures.
Assessment methods
Written test.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
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