Teaching code

4S02296

Teacher

Markus Georg Ophaelders

Coordinator

Markus Georg Ophaelders

Credits

6

Also offered in courses:

• Aesthetics (m) of the course Master’s degree in Tradition and Interpretation of Literary Texts

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-FIL/04 - AESTHETICS

Period

CuCi 1 B dal Nov 11, 2024 al Dec 21, 2024.

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

The course aims at promoting the acquisition of new theories and conceptions regarding the vast area of aesthetic phenomena by presenting the research of philosophical anthropology, cultural studies, aesthetics in practice, philosophy of performance, theories of community and of design (extended design), theory of artifacts etc. During the course also a modern reinterpretation of great classics of philosophical, anthropological or artistic thought will proposed, with the aim of better orientation with respect to problems and issues of the contemporary epoch.

Prerequisites and basic notions

No particular previous knowledge and skills are considered necessary.

Program

Title:
«Aestheticization of politics and politicization of arts». Aura and choc in Walter Benjamin
Contents:
1. The first part of the course deals with different relationships between mimesis and ratio focalizing on some of the fundamental passages in history (Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Rationalism, Empirism, Baumgarten).
2. Furthermore, even fundamental concepts of contemporary aesthetics, such as the sublime and the genius in their Kantian and Goethean form, will be examined.
3. This will be followed by an analytical treatment of some of the motives in Benjamin’s aesthetics (poverty of experience, destruction of the aura, choc, optical unconsciousness, technics and mimesis) with the aim of individuating vital moments for the construction of a modern aesthetics, which might be able, at least partially, to give answers to the questions that characterize both the practice of arts and the reflection on it.
4. The course will conclude by analyzing Picasso’s Guernica as an example of how the problems discussed influence painting.-
Markus Ophälders, Filosofia arte estetica, Mimesis, Milano 2008.
- Walter Benjamin, Aura e choc, a cura di Andrea Pinotti e Antonio Somaini, Einaudi, Torino 2012, pp. IX-XXVIII, 5-73, 205-268, 364-369.
- Markus Ophälders, Max Raphael legge Guernica di Picasso, in: Id., Labirinti, Mimesis, Milano 2008, pp. 23-4

Bibliography

Didactic methods

The didactic methods adopted are not distinct between attending and non-attending students. They consist of frontal lessons devoted to the transmission of fundamental concepts and structures of thinking and reflection and their respective application tools to implement theoretical notions in the direction of autonomous critical judgment.
Throughout the academic year, the teacher also holds a regular individual Reception at the times indicated on his page (without having to set a specific appointment). However, it is recommended that you consult the messages to be informed of any changes. During the first lesson, attending students will receive the full lesson schedule with the dates and topics discussed. Information on timetables and classrooms is also provided.
The course will be accompanied by a workshop during which the topics discussed during the frontal lessons will be discussed and deepened.
The content of books and lessons is adhering to the program.

Learning assessment procedures

The assessment of the learning outcomes involves an oral test, during which the issues discussed during the course and studied in the texts will be developed. The exam aims at ensuring knowledge of the topics under discussion and the ability to apply the concepts and logical methodologies to the various issues proposed.
This indivisible oral test is about the whole program and consists of a two-part interview - one with the teacher and one with one of his collaborators - and tries to verify:
- the depth and breadth of the knowledge gained;
- the property of language;
- the ability to systematically connect knowledge;
- analytical and argumentative ability.
The vote is expressed in marks from 18 to 30/30.
ERASMUS students are requested to contact the teacher at the beginning of the courses to agree together the teaching methods and the assessment tests.

Evaluation criteria

- the depth and breadth of the knowledge gained;
- the property of language;
- the ability to systematically connect knowledge;
- analytical and argumentative ability.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

verbal examination

Exam language

Italiano