PHIL 074 PZ -Power and Politics in Art

Institution: Pitzer

Description: In the past century, art has become interwoven with neoliberalism and late capitalism. Yet, some contend, artistic creation has never been the pure expression of individual genius, nor has the reception of art ever been immune to the influences of ideology. If artists are not independent self-knowers, but rather products of socially constructed effects of power, to what extent do they have control over their work? If objective certainty is a myth, how do we judge good art from bad? If the cult of the ‘genius’ is a product of patriarchy, how do we conceive of creative expression? How do forms of new media influence consciousness and political action? This course will consider these questions using twentieth-century and contemporary European philosophy, including post-structuralism, French feminism, and the Frankfurt School.

Prerequisite(s): Please check course schedule for requirements.

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