Aesthetics of Objects
A.Y. 2025/2026
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 can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
The course will focus on the main authors of phenomenological aesthetics, concentrating its attention on the problems relating to the aesthetic object.
Prerequisites for admission
None
Teaching methods
Lectures.
Teaching Resources
G. Scaramuzza, Le origini dell'estetica fenomenologica, Padova, 1976
La fenomenologia e le arti, Milano, 1997
La fenomenologia e le arti, Milano, 1997
Assessment methods and Criteria
The oral test is an interview to test the student's knowledge of the texts and topics covered during the course.
Modules or teaching units
Part A and B
M-FIL/04 - AESTHETICS - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Franzini Elio
Part C
M-FIL/04 - AESTHETICS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Franzini Elio
Professor(s)