Prospectus

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Philosophy of Art History II: The Transition from Classical Art to Modern Art

Course
2009-2010

Description

One of the most important questions in the philosophy of art studies today concerns the transition that has taken place at the end of the nineteenth and the beginning of the twentieth century of an academic-classical orientation to what since then has been called modern art. A similar transition has occurred in philosophy. In many respects philosophy of life and phenomenology can be compared with the revolutionary movements of impressionism and cubism. This course studies these transitions on the basis of philosophical works of Dieter Jähnig and Gerard Visser.

Timetable

See: Timetables Philosophy

Method of instruction

Depending on the number of enrolments this course will be offered either as a full seminar or as a series of individual tutorial sessions.

Examination

To be announced

Required reading

To be announced

Admission requirements

Admission to this course is restricted to MA students in Philosophy of a Specific Discipline, specialisation Art History.

Information at

dr. G.T.M. Visser ( g.t.m.visser@phil.leidenuniv.nl)

Remarks

The language of instruction is English or Dutch, depending on students’ proficiency in these languages.
Compulsory course for MA students in Philosophy of a Specific Discipline, specialisation Art History.

Registration

Please register for this course with the student administration: y.van.eijk@phil.leidenuniv.nl