PHIL 130 - Philosophy of Art and Music

    Recent Professors
    Dwight Furrow
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2025
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2025 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    This course employs philosophical methods to explore the concepts, principles, and criteria used in the creation and evaluation of art and music. In addition to students interested in philosophy, this course is designed for any student seeking to gain a better understanding of why we appreciate art and music and how we develop standards for evaluating them. A variety of arts may be discussed including painting, sculpture, architecture, design, music, dance, theatre, and literature.