The Nature of Art & Expression

An In-Depth Course on The Nature of Art and Expression

Legacy

The exploration of art and expression remains a vital part of modern society. By delving into the complexities of creativity, identity, and emotion, we are able to better understand ourselves and the world around us, shaping our perspectives and fostering personal growth.

Central Arguments:

The central arguments of 'The Nature of Art and Expression' revolve around thought experiments like Plato's Allegory of the Cave and John Dewey's theory of art as experience. These concepts explore the transformative power of art in shaping our perceptions and understanding of the world.

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Timeline

4th Century BC

Poetics (Aristotle)

1st Century AD

On the Sublime (Longinus)

13th Century

Summa Theologica (St. Thomas Aquinas)

15th Century

On Painting (Leon Battista Alberti)

18th Century

Critique of Judgment (Immanuel Kant)

19th Century

The Birth of Tragedy (Friedrich Nietzsche)

1917

Art as Experience (John Dewey)

1920

Art and Illusion (Ernst Gombrich)

1949

Philosophy of Modern Music (Theodor Adorno)

1964

Art and Objecthood (Michael Fried)

1979

The Origin of the Work of Art (Martin Heidegger)

1983

Ways of Seeing (John Berger)

1991

The Transfiguration of the Commonplace (Arthur Danto)

2001

The Art of Living (Alexander Nehamas)

2007

The Art Instinct (Denis Dutton)

2012

A Philosophy of the Screenplay (Ted Nannicelli)

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