Philosophy of Art

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This course will consist in a philosophical exploration into the nature of art. Questions we will address include: What is an artwork? What is the role of the artist? What is the relation between art and meaning? What does it mean to appreciate something aesthetically? What are aesthetic properties? What makes art good? Can an artwork be good if it portrays immoral things? Visual art will be emphasized, but there will also be discussion of musical, literary, performance, and other arts.