Art and Society (SOC 490)
Lecture Outlines
Caveat Emptor: These lectures outlines are intended as a helpful supplement to, not a replacement for, material covered during class time lecture and discussion. The outlines are neither exhaustive, nor do they cover all that is covered in class.
Artist as Genius & High vs. Pop Culture
Networks & Circles in Cultural & Artistic Production
Selection & Socialization of Artists
Factors Shaping the Art Work: The Role of the Market
Gatekeepers & Editorial Decisions
Critics & Aestheticians: Models of Artistic Success