Major in Aesthetics and Science of Arts — Aesthetics and Science of Arts
This field involves the philosophical and historical exploration of aesthetic experience and artistic expression. Taking a broad view of artworks, ideas, and literature from ancient to modern times, work is undertaken every day to develop deeper theories of aesthetics and conduct systematic research on the history of art.
Overview
The Aesthetics and Science of Arts Program within the Aesthetics and Science of Arts Department began with Ogai Mori’s Aesthetics in 1892. Though research was originally focused on aesthetics and Western art history, it later came to include Japanese and Asian art history, Western music history, and musicology.
The program has two focuses on research into non-verbal art: theoretical research (aesthetics and science of arts) and historical research (art history and music history). Full-time faculty members are complemented by several part-time lecturers who are in charge of each course and cover a wide variety of diverse fields. After studying abroad and participating in practical research activities in Japan and abroad, students will be well prepared to begin professional careers that utilize their respective specialties. The doctoral program aims to train professionals who will be active as specialized researchers both in Japan and abroad.