â?¢ How is the word myth used popularly? For example, what does the statement, "It's a myth" mean? In contrast, how is the word myth used in the academic context? After considering the definition in your textbooks and course materials, write a definition in your own words. â?¢ Why do myths from...

What is beauty? When one examines this question from the alternate view points of a spectator versus a producer of art, one arrives at distinct answers. How does examining the contrasting approach of Plato and Nietzsche in regards to concepts of beauty illustrate a historical shift within both phi...

1. What makes a thing beautiful? 2. Why do we pay good money to listen to music that depresses us or watch movies that make us cry? 3. What makes the "Birth of Venus" a piece of art and Playboy centerfold a piece of pornography?

What is art and what is beauty? I really need help with this subject. Are there any principle issues within this subject, if so what, who are the major contributors relating to this.

Who are the 3 philosophers related to this question? What are three principle issues related to this?

I am looking for a list of primary sources from ancient Greek or Roman writings with themes of beauty. I need about 20 sources. Thanks.

Below I am asking three separate questions, the first question is just a difference in opinion. The second and third question I need some explanation as I am confused about the differences. My thought to question one is no they all all different in their own way, but I would like your opinion and wh...

What did art mean to Aristotle? How does he make distinctions between such things as poetic art, history, tragedy, comedy and the likes?