Syllabus
1. Definition of the subject and methods of aesthetics; the relationship between aesthetics and other humanities.2. Ancient concepts with relevance to aesthetics: kalokagathia - aisthésis - harmonia - katharsis - mimésis - sófrosyné.3. Plato and the idea of BEAUTY; his dialogues on beauty. Aristotle's "Poetics".4. Conditions of beauty: harmony - harmony - rhythm - proportionality - symmetry - proportionality - grace - etc.5. Kant, Hegel and the emergence of modern aesthetics. Dionysian versus Apollonian principle.6. Aesthetic approach to the world of TVS; aesthetic evaluation of the body and sporting activities. "Physical training in the aesthetic aspect" and the figure of the aesthetician Tyrš.
Annotation
Aim of the subject is to acquaint students with basic concepts of aesthetics (beauty, kalokagathia etc).
Understanding and meaning of reflections concerning movement activities (incl. APA) is the second aim. Students will be acquainted also with key persons of history of aesthetics.