The Mona Lisa as one of the
following philosophical/religious foundations is included.
Given a specific work of art (from
any discipline of the humanities), discuss how its corresponding philosophical
position influences the aesthetic values of the work of art. The work of art
must have been created during the period and/or in response to the given
philosophy (ie- Mona Lisa and Renaissance Humanism). To get started, choose one
of the following philosophical/religious foundations to guide your essay:
Ancient Buddhism
Medieval Christianity
Renaissance Humanism
Enlightenment Humanism
Naturalism
Existentialism
Modernism
Postmodernism
Each of the aforementioned
philosophical positions is closely associated with a specific period and
aesthetic style. In this essay you will discuss the philosophy, its major
influences (such people, social and/or political influences) and you will
analyze the work of art to reveal how it adheres to the aesthetic values of the
given philosophy. The essay should use the work of art as an example of the
influence of philosophy in the humanities.
