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Why do different art forms exist? What distinguishes one from the other? Are the arts we typically recognize — music, literature, architecture, film etc. — equally abstract, or do they operate on fundamentally different levels? How has introduction of new art forms been been philosophically justified? And in contemporary art scene, does the idea of a system of art forms still hold any relevance?<br>
<br> This course critically examines these questions through perspectives in 20th- and 21st-century English-language philosophical aesthetics. A central focus will be Susanne K. Langer’s book Feeling and Form, in which she develops a systematic theory of the arts. We will explore her arguments in depth while comparing them with other influential theories, considering both their philosophical foundations and their implications for contemporary artistic practices. Poslední úprava: Hadravová Tereza, Mgr., Ph.D. (30.01.2025)
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This course aims to develop skills in close reading of philosophical texts and critical discussion. Students will engage with key debates in philosophical aesthetics and learn to apply conceptual tools from this field to discussions about art. Poslední úprava: Hadravová Tereza, Mgr., Ph.D. (30.01.2025)
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philosophical aesthetics; close reading; critical thinking; philosophy of art forms; contemporary art Poslední úprava: Hadravová Tereza, Mgr., Ph.D. (30.01.2025)
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Participants are required to attend in-person, thoroughly prepare for each class by completing the assigned readings, and actively contribute to class discussions. Furthermore, they should participate in the classroom blog and submit an essay. Poslední úprava: Hadravová Tereza, Mgr., Ph.D. (30.01.2025)
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Abell, Catharine. "Cinema as a Representational Art." The British Journal of Aesthetics 50, no. 3 (2010): 273–286. Atkinson, David. "Folk Song as Hybrid Art Form." The British Journal of Aesthetics 62, no. 3 (2022): 419–430. Humble, P. N. "Chess as an Art Form." The British Journal of Aesthetics 33, no. 1 (1993): 59–66. Kristeller, Paul Oskar. "The Modern System of the Arts: A Study in the History of Aesthetics, Part I." Journal of the History of Ideas 12, no. 4 (1951): 496–527. Kristeller, Paul Oskar. "The Modern System of the Arts: A Study in the History of Aesthetics, Part II." Journal of the History of Ideas 13, no. 1 (1952): 17–46. Langer, Susanne K. Feeling and Form: A Theory of Art Developed from Philosophy in a New Key. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1953. Langer, Susanne K. "The Principles of Creation in Art." The Hudson Review 2, no. 4 (1950): 515–534. Levinson, Jerrold. "Hybrid Art Forms." The Journal of Aesthetic Education 18, no. 4 (1984): 5–13. Lopes, Dominic M. M. "Art Media and the Sense Modalities: Tactile Pictures." Philosophical Quarterly 47, no. 189 (1997): 425–440. Lopes, Dominic McIver. "Nobody Needs a Theory of Art." The Journal of Philosophy 105, no. 3 (2008): 109–127. Sizer, Laura. "The Art of Tattoos." The British Journal of Aesthetics 60, no. 4 (2020): 419–433. Poslední úprava: Hadravová Tereza, Mgr., Ph.D. (30.01.2025)
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The classes will be primarily organized as a reading group. Poslední úprava: Hadravová Tereza, Mgr., Ph.D. (30.01.2025)
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Why do different art forms exist? What distinguishes them? Are the arts we typically recognize — music, literature, architecture, film etc. — equally abstract, or do they operate on fundamentally different levels? How has been coining a new art form philosophically justified? And in today’s evolving art scene, does the idea of a system of art forms still hold any relevance? This course critically examines these questions through both historical and contemporary perspectives in philosophical aesthetics. A central focus will be Susanne K. Langer’s book Feeling and Form, in which she develops a systematic theory of the arts. We will explore her arguments in depth while comparing them with other influential theories, considering both their philosophical foundations and their implications for contemporary artistic practices. Poslední úprava: Hadravová Tereza, Mgr., Ph.D. (30.01.2025)
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The course is limited to 20 students, with priority given to those from the aesthetics department. As it is open to international students joining the Faculty of Arts from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, there are no specific entry requirements related to aesthetics. Poslední úprava: Hadravová Tereza, Mgr., Ph.D. (30.01.2025)
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The class limit is 20 students, and priority placement will be given to those from the aesthetics department. Poslední úprava: Hadravová Tereza, Mgr., Ph.D. (30.01.2025)
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