IN PERSON: In this course, students will be invited to explore a fascinating slice of art history in the context of philosophy. We will start with a fresh interpretation of Hieronymus Bosch’s masterpiece “The Garden of Earthly Delights,” and we will see how it gave rise to both surrealism and the sublime in art. Next, we will trace how these features were later represented in art, moving from historical figurative paintings to abstract paintings to recent photographic depictions. Finally, we will focus on a striking digital reconfiguration of Bosch’s iconic original and consider such contemporary art in relation to our own social media culture. Students will acquire an appreciation for major artworks that embody the sublime or the surreal. | Lecture + Q&A.
Max enrollment: 40.
Location: Judea Reform Congregation, 1933 W. Cornwallis Rd, Durham NC 27705
