CLASSICS 349:
Introduction to Ancient Aesthetics
How was aesthetics conceptualized in Greek thought and what was its role and importance in lived experience at large? The major aesthetic debates in the areas of performance, literature, philosophy, and the visual arts. Extensive readings of the relevant evidence. To what extent did Greek aesthetics shape modern aesthetic debates? Intended for students in Classics, Philosophy, Art History, and Comparative Literature.
Last offered: Spring 2023
| Units: 3-5
