Aesthetics

Aesthetics is a branch of philosophy that explores the nature of art, beauty, and taste, with the creation and appreciation of beauty. Coursera's aesthetics catalogue teaches you about the fundamental principles of aesthetics, including the analysis and interpretation of beauty in art, nature, and human experiences. You'll learn about the philosophical theories of beauty, the role of aesthetics in culture and society, and the critical evaluation of artistic expressions. Broaden your understanding of aesthetics as an artist, designer, philosopher, or simply as someone who appreciates the intricate relationship between beauty and human perception.
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  • Status: Free Trial

    The Museum of Modern Art

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Performing Arts, Photography, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Creativity, Electronic Media, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Public History, Social Justice, Design, Content Creation, Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Multimedia, Sustainable Development, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Sustainability Standards

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Literacy, Creative Thinking, Aesthetics, Learning Styles, Teaching, Learning Strategies, Social Studies, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Curriculum Planning, Self-Awareness, Research, Curriculum Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    2K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Lesson Planning, Aesthetics, Social Studies, Teaching, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    493 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Skills you'll gain: Music, Performing Arts, Classical Music, Aesthetics, World Music, Music Performance, Music History, Art History, Storytelling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    205 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Design Elements And Principles, Aesthetics, Color Theory

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, World Music, Disabilities, Art History, Music History, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Community Organizing, Liberal Arts, Interactive Learning, Peer Review, Musical Composition, Cultural Diversity, Aesthetics, Music, Music Theory, Sociology, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    330 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Post-Production, Creativity, Lifelong Learning, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Creative Thinking, Image Quality, Storytelling, Aesthetics, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Curiosity, Resilience, Decision Making, Patience, Adaptability, Interpersonal Communications, Persistence

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Aesthetics, Timelines, World History, Culture, European History, Design Elements And Principles

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    191 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Anthropology, European History, Timelines, Design Elements And Principles

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    564 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Storytelling, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Geographic Information Systems, Global Positioning Systems, Creativity, Image Quality, Planning, Research, Creative Thinking, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Aesthetics, Critical Thinking, Data Import/Export

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    Skills you'll gain: Videography, Video Production, Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Photography, Storyboarding, Post-Production, Creativity, Multimedia, Content Creation, Image Quality, Music, Aesthetics

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    Skills you'll gain: Color Matching, Post-Production, Image Quality, Video Editing, Video Production, Photography, Color Theory, Aesthetics, Storytelling, File Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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