Philosophy of Visual Art

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This course is an introduction to the philosophy of art, with a focus on the philosophy of visual art. We will cover central issues in the philosophy of art, including the nature of art, the relationships between art and beauty, and the relationships between art and morality. We will investigate these topics through the visual arts. In addition, we will consider some philosophical issues specific to the visual arts, including the nature of depiction and the nature of expression.