AESTHETICS I
ESTETICA I
Story and representation, art and knowledge
Racconto e rappresentazione, arte e conoscenza
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| 2017/2018 | 6 |
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| Venanzio Raspa | Wednesday, 11-13 |
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Course with optional materials in a foreign language
English
French
German
This course is entirely taught in Italian. Study materials can be provided in the foreign language and the final exam can be taken in the foreign language. |
Assigned to the Degree Course
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Learning Objectives
Considered as an advancement in aesthetic studies, the course aims to examine relevant issues for both philosophical and literary and artistic disciplines. Starting from a classical text like Aristotle's Poetics, we will examine the structure of the story, in particular of the tragedy, the function of the mimesis and the truthful character of the art. Tough Nelson Goodman we will explore the various languages of art, but the cognitive value of the artwork will go hand in hand with a criticism of the realism and mimesis. We will give a particular attention to the representation of visual arts and the perceptual construction of the aesthetic object, on the one hand, on the importance and value of narration for life and construction of the self, on the other.
Program
The course will address the following topics in the following order:
Mimesis, tragedy and truthful character of art in Aristotle's Poetics (chapters 1-15, 23, 25).
Criticism of realism, representation and symbols in N. Goodman.
The perceptual construction of the aesthetic object (O. Meo).
Narration, life and construction of the Self (M. Cometa).
Bridging Courses
Prerequisites are not required.
Learning Achievements (Dublin Descriptors)
Knowledge and understanding
The student will be able to understand and explain the aesthetical-philosophical texts examined, to argue rigorously and to discuss critically the topics which have been dealt in the class.
Making judgments
The student will demonstrate independent judgment in the evaluation of the aesthetical-philosophical theories studied and he/she will be able to produce a personal reworking of the acquired knowledge.
Learning skills
The student will be able to master the knowledge and skills he/she has acquired.
Teaching Material
The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it
Supporting Activities
Seminars.
Teaching, Attendance, Course Books and Assessment
- Teaching
Didactics
Lectures, seminars.
- Attendance
The course requires a regular attendance. Alternatively, please make use of the information for not attending students.
- Course books
A. Texts:
Aristotele, Poetica, a cura di D. Guastini, Carocci, Roma 2009.
N. Goodman, I linguaggi dell’arte, Milano, Il Saggiatore, 1976, 1998.
M. Cometa, Perché le storie ci aiutano a vivere. La letteratura necessaria, Cortina, Milano 2017.
O. Meo, Mondi possibili. Un’indagine sulla costruzione percettiva dell’oggetto estetico, Il melangolo, Genova 2002.
B. Literature:
F. Vercellone, A. Bertinetto, G. Garelli, Lineamenti di storia dell'estetica, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2008.
M. Fusillo, Estetica della letteratura, il Mulino, Bologna 2009.
A. Pinotti, Estetica della pittura, il Mulino, Bologna 2007.
C) Reference books:
G. Carchia e P. D'Angelo, Dizionario di Estetica, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2007.
F. Desideri e C. Cantelli, Storia dell'estetica occidentale, Roma, Carocci, 2008.
Other texts of secondary literature will be indicated during the course.
- Assessment
An oral examination on the text by Aristotle and two books either of the group (A) or on one of the group (A) and one of the group (B).
- Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)
Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.
To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.
Additional Information for Non-Attending Students
- Teaching
Not attending students can contact the teacher in the office hours to ask for explanations about the content of the tests for the exam.
- Attendance
Please contact the teacher, preferably personally, at least three months in advance of the scheduled date of the exam.
- Course books
A. Texts:
Aristotele, Poetica, a cura di D. Guastini, Carocci, Roma 2009.
N. Goodman, I linguaggi dell’arte, Milano, Il Saggiatore, 1976, 1998.
M. Cometa, Perché le storie ci aiutano a vivere. La letteratura necessaria, Cortina, Milano 2017.
O. Meo, Mondi possibili. Un’indagine sulla costruzione percettiva dell’oggetto estetico, Il melangolo, Genova 2002.
B. Literature:
F. Vercellone, A. Bertinetto, G. Garelli, Lineamenti di storia dell'estetica, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2008.
M. Fusillo, Estetica della letteratura, il Mulino, Bologna 2009.
A. Pinotti, Estetica della pittura, il Mulino, Bologna 2007.
C) Reference books:
G. Carchia e P. D'Angelo, Dizionario di Estetica, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2007.
F. Desideri e C. Cantelli, Storia dell'estetica occidentale, Roma, Carocci, 2008.
- Assessment
An oral examination on two books of the group (A) and one of the group group (B).
- Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)
Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.
To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.
Notes
The teacher is available for the students in the appropriate office hours, for explanations and additional bibliographic information on the exam program, particularly in the case of not attending students.
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