Summer Online

Philosophy of Art 

Phil 232--Four Quarter Hours

Dr. H. Gene Blocker
Haning Hall
Ohio University--Athens Campus
blocker@ohio.edu

Please refer to the complete final course syllabus available on the course Website once the course begins.

Course
Description

Conceptual analysis of common assumptions, attitudes, theories, and ideas about arts, their criticism, and appreciation.

Prerequisites

None

Methods of Course Instruction

Blackboard course content, discussion boards, email submissions

Course Objectives

Examination of the main problems and theories in the philosophy of art.

General Course Requirements

Ten weekly writing assignments, a midterm and a final exam

Materials

Required

Text
Gene Blocker, Philosophy of Art, an ebook free to students

Additional or Optional Materials
 Free online readings from classical sources (e.g., Aristotle’s Poetics)


Alternative source where materials can be obtained
Prof. Blocker will supply the etextbook by email attachment; the other readings are free online.

Exams
Requirements

2 exams (one midterm and one final exam) - No proctoring required

How are exams to be taken: online, open book with notes allowed.

Dates of Exams
Midterm,5th week of the quarter
Final, finals week

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