So perhaps "good art"? It is often said that, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder". So perhaps "good art" is subjective. But is what counts as art and what doesn't also subjective? Does the viewer (through interpretation, emotional engagement, etc.) add to, or even complete the art? This course will focus on questions like these as well as others that arise in aesthetics and the philosophy of art. In addition, similar questions relating to music and film will be explored. For example, what makes a song or film "good"? Special attention will also be given to the horror genre: What makes a horror film a horror film? What is a monster? Is there something morally wrong with enjoying a film that depicts people being killed by a maniac, eaten by zombies, getting their blood drained by vampires, etc. Class taught by SVSU adjunct instructor Alex Gromak.

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