READ:
Read the full text of Plato's Allegory of the Cave here. You may also revisit the animation viewed in class (see below)
RESPOND:
In this allegory, Socrates suggests that there as an absolute truth in ideas, which exists above objects and representations. Do you agree with this concept? Is there such a thing as absolute truth? Where can it be found? What implications does this have for visual art?
Type up your response and post it here as a comment. Start a discussion: Leave comments for at least two other students. In your comments, indicate who your are talking to ("@So-andso: ..."), and offer comments that add depth to the discussion (i.e., not just "Nice job!" or "I like it!").
10 Points (5 for first post, 5 for 2 response comments)
First post due by Fri 9/21, Responses due by Monday 9/24
Read the full text of Plato's Allegory of the Cave here. You may also revisit the animation viewed in class (see below)
RESPOND:
In this allegory, Socrates suggests that there as an absolute truth in ideas, which exists above objects and representations. Do you agree with this concept? Is there such a thing as absolute truth? Where can it be found? What implications does this have for visual art?
Type up your response and post it here as a comment. Start a discussion: Leave comments for at least two other students. In your comments, indicate who your are talking to ("@So-andso: ..."), and offer comments that add depth to the discussion (i.e., not just "Nice job!" or "I like it!").
10 Points (5 for first post, 5 for 2 response comments)
First post due by Fri 9/21, Responses due by Monday 9/24