Module 2

For each video and article list/discuss the key concepts you learned.

Aesthetics: philosophy of the arts-

There are many different theories on aesthetics. Aesthetics are the philosophical study of art. The video discusses the different theories philosophers have developed throughout time on the ideas of beauty. Kant theorized the correlation between judgement and beauty for example.

Carta-

This video explores the neurobiological aspects of art. Works of art communicate nonverbal expressions evoking emotions and knowledge. Art is always growing and changing, It's interesting to see the effects of art on the brain.

CNN-

This article goes on to explain how the human brain recognizes art by making sense of lines and colors etc.. There are certain aspects that make art appealing, symmetry for example is widely recognized as beautiful and symmetry in art, the brain recognizes it as a possible living thing.

Which philosopher's theroy on aesthetics do you feel is most important? Be sure to mention the philosphers name, era (time in history), and contribution to the aesthetic theory in your response.

Kant-

Immanuel Kant came to be in the 18th century. I believe Kant's theory of judgement And beauty was the most important contribution to aesthetics. He talks about The correlation between judgements, and is beauty only beauty because we judge it to be?

What do you think about Changeux and Ramachandran scientific view of aesthetics and art? What was the most interesting fact you discovered from each speakers lecture?

Both view art with a scientific background and explanation. I think the most interesting facts from changeux were the evolutionary background to art that we have. The most interesting fact from ramachandra was the expirement of teaching the shapes to rats and them understanding the rules being taught.

How do the videos and article relate to the readings in the text?

The videos and the text agree by providing different explanations for one common idea on how the brain decides art and our perception of art.

What is your opinion of the films and article? How do they add depth to understanding of the topics in your reading in the text?

I must admit I'm not the biggest fan on videos but all in all the videos provide excellent information on the actual processing of art at the neurological level. This further the learning provided in the book on the perception of art individually.