Aesthetics
A.Y. 2021/2022
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with the basic notions and a historical overview of the main aesthetic theories. The proposed path will address the fundamental questions and authors of the aesthetic discipline (intended both as a theory of sensibility and as a theory of art), also taking into consideration their interdisciplinary connections with other domains such as: semiotics, art history, history of literature, media history and theory, psychology, anthropology, cognitive neurosciences. The students will be able to employ the acquired notions particularly in the professional areas of editor of texts and images, operators in the field of education and popularization, operator of cultural projects in the public and private domain.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding:
The students will acquire a basic knowledge of the main theories (both of continental and analytic tradition) developed throughout the history of aesthetics. Along this path, the students will be introduced to the fundamental authors and concepts of the aesthetic discipline (intended both as a theory of sensibility and as a theory of art), to its main methods and to its specific terminology.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
The students will acquire the skills necessary to apply the conceptual framework of aesthetics to situations pertaining to the sensible or artistic experience, having recourse to an adequate specific lexicon. They will be able to orient themselves among the main theoretical models (both of continental and analytic tradition) and in the corresponding literature. They will apply the acquired competences to the reading and critical comment of fundamental texts of the history of aesthetics.
The students will acquire a basic knowledge of the main theories (both of continental and analytic tradition) developed throughout the history of aesthetics. Along this path, the students will be introduced to the fundamental authors and concepts of the aesthetic discipline (intended both as a theory of sensibility and as a theory of art), to its main methods and to its specific terminology.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
The students will acquire the skills necessary to apply the conceptual framework of aesthetics to situations pertaining to the sensible or artistic experience, having recourse to an adequate specific lexicon. They will be able to orient themselves among the main theoretical models (both of continental and analytic tradition) and in the corresponding literature. They will apply the acquired competences to the reading and critical comment of fundamental texts of the history of aesthetics.
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
Course currently not available
Lesson period
Second semester
During the ongoing covid emergency, the course syllabus will be as originally designed for face-to-face teaching.
The lessons will be held in dual mode. The face-to-face lessons will allow the participation of students connected with MS Teams as well as students in the classroom.
The recordings of the lessons will remain available for the entire academic year.
Online environments used:
Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/channel/19%3a476fb9cb7d7143119bb1b8a4978c7056%40thread.tacv2/Estetica_corso%25202021-22%2520(2%2520semestre)?groupId=d1e37774-d7a9-4417-99aa-1742d1f27d2f&tenantId=13b55eef-7018-4674-a3d7-cc0db06d545c
Students wishing to participate in face-to-face lessons must refer to the following University provisions: https://www.unimi.it/en/study/bachelor-and-master-study/following-your-programme-study/teaching-activities-campus
Students wishing to participate in MSTeams lessons must refer to the following technical guides: https://www.unimi.it/en/study/student-services/technology-and-online-services/microsoft-office-365-education
To participate in the exam sessions, students must refer to the following provisions:
https://www.unimi.it/en/study/bachelor-and-master-study/following-your-programme-study/sitting-exams
The lessons will be held in dual mode. The face-to-face lessons will allow the participation of students connected with MS Teams as well as students in the classroom.
The recordings of the lessons will remain available for the entire academic year.
Online environments used:
Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/channel/19%3a476fb9cb7d7143119bb1b8a4978c7056%40thread.tacv2/Estetica_corso%25202021-22%2520(2%2520semestre)?groupId=d1e37774-d7a9-4417-99aa-1742d1f27d2f&tenantId=13b55eef-7018-4674-a3d7-cc0db06d545c
Students wishing to participate in face-to-face lessons must refer to the following University provisions: https://www.unimi.it/en/study/bachelor-and-master-study/following-your-programme-study/teaching-activities-campus
Students wishing to participate in MSTeams lessons must refer to the following technical guides: https://www.unimi.it/en/study/student-services/technology-and-online-services/microsoft-office-365-education
To participate in the exam sessions, students must refer to the following provisions:
https://www.unimi.it/en/study/bachelor-and-master-study/following-your-programme-study/sitting-exams
Course syllabus
The students will acquire a knowledge of the key concepts of the aesthetic discipline.
The course will tackle the main theories of aesthetics as a philosophical reflexion on the sensible experience (aesthesiology) and as a philosophical reflection on the arts.
The course will tackle the main theories of aesthetics as a philosophical reflexion on the sensible experience (aesthesiology) and as a philosophical reflection on the arts.
Prerequisites for admission
No prior knowledge is needed.
Teaching methods
- Frontal lessons available also in remote mode on the Teams platform: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/channel/19%3a476fb9cb7d7143119bb1b8a4978c7056%40thread.tacv2/Estetica_corso%25202021-22%2520(2%2520semestre)?groupId=d1e37774-d7a9-4417-99aa-1742d1f27d2f&tenantId=13b55eef-7018-4674-a3d7-cc0db06d545c
- Powerpoint presentations
- Discussion in the classroom
- Powerpoint presentations
- Discussion in the classroom
Teaching Resources
Programme for attending students (6 CFU):
- A. Pinotti (a cura di), "Il primo libro di estetica", Einaudi, Torino 2022.
- Materials available on the site of the course on the platform TEAMS through the credentials @studenti.unimi.it, in the section "FILE", folder "MATERIALI PER FREQUENTANTI_6 CFU".
Programme for attending students (9 CFU):
- A. Pinotti (a cura di), "Il primo libro di estetica", Einaudi, Torino 2022.
- Materials available on the site of the course on the platform TEAMS through the credentials @studenti.unimi.it, in the section "FILE", folder "MATERIALI PER FREQUENTANTI_9 CFU".
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Programme for non attending students (6 CFU):
- A. Pinotti (a cura di), "Il primo libro di estetica", Einaudi, Torino 2022.
- Materials available on the site of the course on the platform TEAMS through the credentials @studenti.unimi.it, in the section "FILE", folder "MATERIALI PER NON FREQUENTANTI_6 CFU".
Programme for non attending students (9 CFU):
- A. Pinotti (a cura di), "Il primo libro di estetica", Einaudi, Torino 2022.
- Materials available on the site of the course on the platform TEAMS through the credentials @studenti.unimi.it, in the section "FILE", folder "MATERIALI PER NON FREQUENTANTI_9 CFU".
- A. Pinotti (a cura di), "Il primo libro di estetica", Einaudi, Torino 2022.
- Materials available on the site of the course on the platform TEAMS through the credentials @studenti.unimi.it, in the section "FILE", folder "MATERIALI PER FREQUENTANTI_6 CFU".
Programme for attending students (9 CFU):
- A. Pinotti (a cura di), "Il primo libro di estetica", Einaudi, Torino 2022.
- Materials available on the site of the course on the platform TEAMS through the credentials @studenti.unimi.it, in the section "FILE", folder "MATERIALI PER FREQUENTANTI_9 CFU".
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Programme for non attending students (6 CFU):
- A. Pinotti (a cura di), "Il primo libro di estetica", Einaudi, Torino 2022.
- Materials available on the site of the course on the platform TEAMS through the credentials @studenti.unimi.it, in the section "FILE", folder "MATERIALI PER NON FREQUENTANTI_6 CFU".
Programme for non attending students (9 CFU):
- A. Pinotti (a cura di), "Il primo libro di estetica", Einaudi, Torino 2022.
- Materials available on the site of the course on the platform TEAMS through the credentials @studenti.unimi.it, in the section "FILE", folder "MATERIALI PER NON FREQUENTANTI_9 CFU".
Assessment methods and Criteria
The examination will consist of an oral exam on the topics addressed in the course, in order to assess knowledge, understanding, and ability to apply knowledge and understanding. Attending students will be tested on the assignments for attending students and on the subjects exposed during the course; non attending students will be tested on the assignments for non attending students.
Evaluation criteria:
- knowledge of the theoretical aspects of the topics discusses during the course (exposition);
- ability to exemplify concepts (understanding);
- capacity of use and apply concepts (development);
- use of language.
Evaluation criteria:
- knowledge of the theoretical aspects of the topics discusses during the course (exposition);
- ability to exemplify concepts (understanding);
- capacity of use and apply concepts (development);
- use of language.
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
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Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
During the ongoing covid emergency, the course syllabus will be as originally designed for face-to-face teaching.
The lessons will be held in dual mode. The face-to-face lessons will allow the participation of students connected with MS Teams as well as students in the classroom.
The recordings of the lessons will remain available for the entire academic year.
Online environments used:
Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/channel/19%3a476fb9cb7d7143119bb1b8a4978c
Students wishing to participate in face-to-face lessons must refer to the following University provisions: https://www.unimi.it/en/study/bachelor-and-master-study/following-your-
Students wishing to participate in MSTeams lessons must refer to the following technical guides: https://www.unimi.it/en/study/student-services/technology-and-online-se
To participate in the exam sessions, students must refer to the following provisions:
https://www.unimi.it/en/study/bachelor-and-master-study/following-your-
The lessons will be held in dual mode. The face-to-face lessons will allow the participation of students connected with MS Teams as well as students in the classroom.
The recordings of the lessons will remain available for the entire academic year.
Online environments used:
Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/channel/19%3a476fb9cb7d7143119bb1b8a4978c
Students wishing to participate in face-to-face lessons must refer to the following University provisions: https://www.unimi.it/en/study/bachelor-and-master-study/following-your-
Students wishing to participate in MSTeams lessons must refer to the following technical guides: https://www.unimi.it/en/study/student-services/technology-and-online-se
To participate in the exam sessions, students must refer to the following provisions:
https://www.unimi.it/en/study/bachelor-and-master-study/following-your-
Course syllabus
The students will acquire a knowledge of the key concepts of the aesthetic discipline.
The course will tackle the main theories of aesthetics as a philosophical reflexion on the sensible experience (aesthesiology) and as a philosophical reflection on the arts.
The course will tackle the main theories of aesthetics as a philosophical reflexion on the sensible experience (aesthesiology) and as a philosophical reflection on the arts.
Prerequisites for admission
No prior knowledge is needed.
Teaching methods
- Frontal lessons available also in remote mode on the Teams platform: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/channel/19%3a476fb9cb7d7143119bb1b8a4978c
- Powerpoint presentations
- Discussion in the classroom
- Powerpoint presentations
- Discussion in the classroom
Teaching Resources
ATTENDING STUDENTS
Programme for attending students (6 CFU):
- A. Pinotti (a cura di), "Il primo libro di estetica", Einaudi, Torino 2022.
- Materials available on the site of the course on the platform TEAMS through the credentials @studenti.unimi.it, in the section "FILE", folder "MATERIALI PER FREQUENTANTI_6 CFU".
Programme for attending students (9 CFU):
The programme for attending students (6 CFU) is integrated with the folder "MATERIALI PER FREQUENTANTI_9 CFU".
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NON ATTENDING STUDENTS
Programme for non attending students (6 CFU):
The programme for attending students (6 CFU) is integrated with the folder "MATERIALI PER NON FREQUENTANTI_6 CFU".
Programme for non attending students (9 CFU):
The programme for attending students (9 CFU) is integrated with the folder "MATERIALI PER NON FREQUENTANTI_9 CFU".
NB: The materials are available on the site of the course on the platform TEAMS (code: riish3i) through the credentials @studenti.unimi.it, in the section "FILE".
Programme for attending students (6 CFU):
- A. Pinotti (a cura di), "Il primo libro di estetica", Einaudi, Torino 2022.
- Materials available on the site of the course on the platform TEAMS through the credentials @studenti.unimi.it, in the section "FILE", folder "MATERIALI PER FREQUENTANTI_6 CFU".
Programme for attending students (9 CFU):
The programme for attending students (6 CFU) is integrated with the folder "MATERIALI PER FREQUENTANTI_9 CFU".
***
NON ATTENDING STUDENTS
Programme for non attending students (6 CFU):
The programme for attending students (6 CFU) is integrated with the folder "MATERIALI PER NON FREQUENTANTI_6 CFU".
Programme for non attending students (9 CFU):
The programme for attending students (9 CFU) is integrated with the folder "MATERIALI PER NON FREQUENTANTI_9 CFU".
NB: The materials are available on the site of the course on the platform TEAMS (code: riish3i) through the credentials @studenti.unimi.it, in the section "FILE".
Assessment methods and Criteria
The examination will consist of an oral exam on the topics addressed in the course, in order to assess knowledge, understanding, and ability to apply knowledge and understanding. Attending students will be tested on the assignments for attending students and on the subjects exposed during the course; non attending students will be tested on the assignments for non attending students.
Evaluation criteria:
- knowledge of the theoretical aspects of the topics discusses during the course (exposition);
- ability to exemplify concepts (understanding);
- capacity of use and apply concepts (development);
- use of language.
Evaluation criteria:
- knowledge of the theoretical aspects of the topics discusses during the course (exposition);
- ability to exemplify concepts (understanding);
- capacity of use and apply concepts (development);
- use of language.
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)
Reception:
In person and on-line (on TEAMS) office hours: please contact me via e-mail from @studenti.unimi.it
Dip. di Filosofia "Piero Martinetti", 2 floor