Aesthetics of Objects
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The course aims to outline a theoretical and historical phenomenology of how the concept of "aesthetic object" has been articulated in the modern world from the phenomenological tradition up to its postmodern determinations, which imply a progressive dissolution.
The course aims to give the student the appropriate general knowledge about the theoretical sense that the object has taken in different modern philosophical perspectives.
The course aims to give the student the appropriate general knowledge about the theoretical sense that the object has taken in different modern philosophical perspectives.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge:
The course aims to raise students' awareness of the concept of the "aesthetic object" considered in its theoretical dimensions and cultural impacts.
Skills:
Know how to critically read texts and acquire their contents; know how to recognize the different philosophical and interpretive perspectives; know how to express topics in an orderly fashion and with appropriate language. Understand the symbolic value of objects.
The course aims to raise students' awareness of the concept of the "aesthetic object" considered in its theoretical dimensions and cultural impacts.
Skills:
Know how to critically read texts and acquire their contents; know how to recognize the different philosophical and interpretive perspectives; know how to express topics in an orderly fashion and with appropriate language. Understand the symbolic value of objects.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
The course aims to outline a theoretical and historical phenomenology of how the theme of representation arose, articulating the "culture of objects" in the modern and contemporary world up to the threshold of postmodernity.
Prerequisites for admission
Basic knowledge of the historical-cultural context of the contemporary Aesthetics.
Teaching methods
The topics of the course will be tackled through lectures.
Attendance, although not mandatory, is strongly recommended. Students attending at least two thirds of the lessons are considered to be attending students.
Attendance, although not mandatory, is strongly recommended. Students attending at least two thirds of the lessons are considered to be attending students.
Teaching Resources
ATTENDING STUDENTS
Unit A (20 hours; 3 cfu): Modernity and the origins of representation
R. Descartes, Discorso del metodo, a cura di G. Gori, Milano, Bur Rizzoli, 2010
E. Panofsky, La prospettiva come forma simbolica, Milano, Abscondita, 2013
Unit B (20 hours; 3 cfu): Representation and world
E. Husserl, I problemi fondamentali della fenomenologia. Lezioni sul concetto naturale di mondo, a cura di V. Costa, Macerata, Quodlibet, 2008
Unit C (20 hours; 3 cfu): The representation of the object between modern and postmodern
E. Franzini, Moderno e postmoderno. Un bilancio, Milano, Cortina, 2018
J. Baudrillard, Il sistema degli oggetti, Milano, Bompiani, only e book
NON ATTENDING STUDENTS: For 9 cfu teaching they have to bring the texts provided by the teaching units A, B and C plus The book mentioned below; those for 6 cfu they have to bring the texts provided by the teaching units A and B plus The book mentioned below:
E. Franzini, La rappresentazione dello spazio, Milano, Mimesis, 2011.
Unit A (20 hours; 3 cfu): Modernity and the origins of representation
R. Descartes, Discorso del metodo, a cura di G. Gori, Milano, Bur Rizzoli, 2010
E. Panofsky, La prospettiva come forma simbolica, Milano, Abscondita, 2013
Unit B (20 hours; 3 cfu): Representation and world
E. Husserl, I problemi fondamentali della fenomenologia. Lezioni sul concetto naturale di mondo, a cura di V. Costa, Macerata, Quodlibet, 2008
Unit C (20 hours; 3 cfu): The representation of the object between modern and postmodern
E. Franzini, Moderno e postmoderno. Un bilancio, Milano, Cortina, 2018
J. Baudrillard, Il sistema degli oggetti, Milano, Bompiani, only e book
NON ATTENDING STUDENTS: For 9 cfu teaching they have to bring the texts provided by the teaching units A, B and C plus The book mentioned below; those for 6 cfu they have to bring the texts provided by the teaching units A and B plus The book mentioned below:
E. Franzini, La rappresentazione dello spazio, Milano, Mimesis, 2011.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The examination consists of an oral interview on the scheduled subjects. To pass the examination, a sure knowledge of the topics covered during the course is required as well as of the texts indicated. The vote is expressed in 30th.
Erasmus students will have the possibility, if they request so, to take the exam in English, according to a syllabus agreed with the teacher.
The examination arrangements for students with disabilities and/or DSA will have to be agreed with the teacher, in agreement with the DSA office.
Erasmus students will have the possibility, if they request so, to take the exam in English, according to a syllabus agreed with the teacher.
The examination arrangements for students with disabilities and/or DSA will have to be agreed with the teacher, in agreement with the DSA office.
Unita' didattica A
M-FIL/04 - AESTHETICS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
M-FIL/04 - AESTHETICS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
M-FIL/04 - AESTHETICS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor(s)