Ancient and Medieval Aesthetics
| Title | Αρχαία και Μεσαιωνική Αισθητική / Ancient and Medieval Aesthetics |
| Code | Φ525 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | Philosophy and Education |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600027889 |
Programme of Study: UPS School of Philosophy and Education (2011-today)
Registered students: 64
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Elective Courses | Winter/Spring | - | 6 |
| Philosophy | Compulsory courses beloging to the selected specialisation | Winter/Spring | - | 6 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600284465
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Type Of Offer
- Disciplinary Course
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600284465
- At the Website of the School: https://www.edlit.auth.gr/odigos/
- eLearning:
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
- French (Examination)
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Work autonomously
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The course focuses on the aesthetic ideas of Antiquity and the Middle Ages, as expressed in philosophical texts and reflected in the artifacts of these eras. It explores the historical development of art philosophy through key figures such as Plato, Aristotle, Greco-Roman thinkers, Plotinus, Augustine, Byzantine iconophiles, and Thomas Aquinas.
The course also engages critically with several enduring issues in aesthetics related to artistic creation and aesthetic experience. Topics include the mimetic and expressive functions of art, the role of imagination in artistic production, and aesthetic categories such as beauty and the sublime. Additionally, it examines aesthetic judgment, the relationship between works of art and reality (including naturalism and idealism), the moral value of art, and its socio-political and religious functions.
Throughout the course, there will be a brief reference to and correlation with artworks spanning from the Geometric Age to the end of the Middle Ages.
Keywords
Aesthetics, Theory of Art, Ancient Aesthetics, Medieval Aesthetics
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 40 | 1.6 | |||
| Reading Assigment | 40 | 1.6 | |||
| Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities | 20 | 0.8 | |||
| Exams | 50 | 2 | |||
| Total | 150 | 6 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
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Last Update
02-09-2025
