The lecture will discuss Warhol's art in terms of Arthur Danto's philosophical theory that the way art is made has changed.
“Danto's theory of art shows students a way to enhance their visual literacy and improve their ability to think critically,” Snyder said.
Snyder's presentation will be accompanied by images and slides of contemporary pop art followed by a 10-15 minute response from Stephanie Ross. Ross is an expert in the philosophy of aesthetics and chair of the philosophy department at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. The session will close with a 30-minute question and answer session.
Snyder has been noted as one of St. Louis's foremost experts on philosophy of aesthetics. He recently returned from a three-year teaching experience in Istanbul, Turkey, and he will be giving special seminars on aesthetics at St. Louis University and Washington University next spring.
The SCC campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. The lecture, organized by the SCC philosophy department and Philosophy Club 729, is free and open to the public.
For more information about the lecture, contact Jonathan Bowman, SCC assistant professor of philosophy, at jbowman@stchas.edu or 636-922-8336.
St. Charles Community College is a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences, and career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational, and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit www.stchas.edu.