FNE2922

Aesthetics II: art and the power of emotion

2 points
* One 1-hour seminar per week
* Second semester
* Caulfield

Objectives On successful completion of the subject students will understand the dependence of art on emotional communication; the importance of perception in understanding art; the value of symbolism in artistic communication.

Synopsis The nature of emotional expression in art will be discussed with reference to the role played by the artist, the work and the viewer. How the communication of emotion is dependent on the interaction of these will be considered as well as how the experience of emotion is essential to a full appreciation of any work. Suggestions as to how this is best achieved will be made as well as processes by which the cultural barriers to enabling this can be overcome.

Assessment Major project (2000 words): 50%
* Research book: 50%

Recommended texts

Best D Feeling and reason in the arts Allen and Unwin
Foster H (ed.) Discussions in contemporary culture Bay Press
Hospers J Artistic expression Appleton Century Crofts