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Sociology of the Arts
Exploring Fine and Popular Forms2. Aufl.
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33,99 € |
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| Verlag: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Format: | EPUB |
| Veröffentl.: | 17.09.2020 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 9781118323465 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 352 |
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<p><b>Explains the key concepts, theories, and studies in the sociology of the arts—the fully updated new edition of the classic textbook</b></p> <p><i>Sociology of the Arts</i> is a comprehensive yet accessible review of sociological approaches to studying the fine, popular, and folk arts. Integrating scholarly literature, theoretical models, and empirical studies, this authoritative textbook provides balanced coverage of a broad range of essential topics—enabling a deeper understanding of the field as a whole. Throughout the text, numerous real-world case studies reinforce key concepts, stimulate classroom discussion, and encourage students to contemplate abstract theoretical issues central to the relationship between art and society.</p> <p>Now in its second edition, this bestselling volume features fully revised content that reflects the most recent literature and research in the field. New discussion on the production and the consumption of culture are complemented by fresh perspectives on changes in the social world such as the rise of the internet and digital media. Updated chapters offer insights into social boundaries and embodiment in the arts, emplacement, materiality, the social construction of art and aesthetics, and more. Exploring how art is created, distributed, received, and consumed, this textbook:</p> <ul> <li>Explores both classic work and new approaches in the sociology of the arts</li> <li>Features case studies and discussion questions on art forms including popular music, film, romance novels, visual arts, and classical music</li> <li>Discusses the meaning of artistic objects and why interpretations of art vary</li> <li>Examines the ways art intersects with race, gender, sexuality, and class</li> <li>Includes photographs, tables and figures, and a comprehensive reference list</li> </ul> <p>Written by a leading scholar in the field, <i>Sociology of the Arts: Exploring Fine and Popular Forms,</i> Second Edition is an ideal textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on sociology of art and culture, media studies, anthropology of art, arts management, and the social history of art, and is a useful reference for established scholars studying any aspect of sociology of the arts.</p>
<p>List of Illustrations vii</p> <p>List of Tables ix</p> <p>List of Figures xi</p> <p>List of Boxes xiii</p> <p>Preface and Acknowledgements xv</p> <p>1 Introduction: What is Art? 1</p> <p><b>Part I The Relationship between Art and Society 11</b></p> <p>2 Reflection Approaches 13</p> <p>Case Study 2.1 The Reflection of Race in Children’s Books 25</p> <p>3 Shaping Approaches 29</p> <p>Case Study 3.1 Violence in Popular Arts 43</p> <p>4 A Mediated View: The Cultural Diamond 49</p> <p><b>Part IIA The Cultural Diamond: The Production of Culture 53</b></p> <p>5 Art Worlds and Artistic Fields 55</p> <p>Case Study 5.1 From Academy to Public Sale 69</p> <p>6 Businesses and Industries 75</p> <p>Case Study 6.1 Innovation in Commercial Musical Theatre 89</p> <p>7 Nonprofits and Networks 95</p> <p>Case Study 7.1 Piccolos on the Picket Line: A Strike in the Symphony 108</p> <p>8 Artists 113</p> <p>Case Study 8.1 Nothing Succeeds Like Success: Careers in the Film Industry 129</p> <p><b>Part IIB The Cultural Diamond: The Consumption of Culture 133</b></p> <p>9 Consumption Approaches 135</p> <p>Case Study 9.1 Romance Novels as Combat and Compensation 150</p> <p>10 Sites and Experiences 155</p> <p>Case Study 10.1 The Experience of Music 172</p> <p>11 Identities 177</p> <p>Case Study 11.1 Acropolis Now: National Identity and the Return of the Parthenon Marbles? 191</p> <p>12 Distinction 199</p> <p>Case Study 12.1 New Forms of Cultural Capital? Debates about Distinction 215</p> <p><b>Part III Art in Society 221</b></p> <p>13 The Art Itself 223</p> <p>Case Study 13.1 The Renaissance Way of Seeing 241</p> <p>14 The Constitution of Art in Society 245</p> <p>Case Study 14.1 A Strange Sensation: Controversies in Art 263</p> <p><b>Part IV Conclusion 269</b></p> <p>15 Studying Art Sociologically 271</p> <p>References 275</p> <p>Index 299</p>
<p><b>VICTORIA D. ALEXANDER</b> is Professor of Sociology and Arts Management at the Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship, Goldsmiths, University of London, UK. She is author of <i>Museums and Money: The Impact of Funding on Exhibitions, Scholarship, and Management</i> (1996), co-author of <i>Art and the State: The Visual Arts in Comparative Perspective</i> (2005), and co-editor of the multi-volume <i>Art and the Challenge of Markets</i> (2018).
<p><b>Explains the key concepts, theories, and studies in the sociology of the arts—the fully updated new edition of the classic textbook</b> <p><i>Sociology of the Arts</i> is a comprehensive yet accessible review of sociological approaches to studying the fine, popular, and folk arts. Integrating scholarly literature, theoretical models, and empirical studies, this authoritative textbook provides balanced coverage of a broad range of essential topics— enabling a deeper understanding of the field as a whole. Throughout the text, numerous real-world case studies reinforce key concepts, stimulate classroom discussion, and encourage students to contemplate abstract theoretical issues central to the relationship between art and society. <p>Now in its second edition, this bestselling volume features fully revised content that reflects the most recent literature and research in the field. New discussion on the production and the consumption of culture are complemented by fresh perspectives on changes in the social world such as the rise of the internet and digital media. Updated chapters offer insights into social boundaries and embodiment in the arts, emplacement, materiality, the social construction of art and aesthetics, and more. Exploring how art is created, distributed, received, and consumed, this textbook: <ul> <li>Explores both classic work and new approaches in the sociology of the arts</li> <li>Features case studies and discussion questions on art forms including popular music, film, romance novels, visual arts, and classical music</li> <li>Discusses the meaning of artistic objects and why interpretations of art vary</li> <li>Examines the ways art intersects with race, gender, sexuality, and class</li> <li>Includes photographs, tables and figures, and a comprehensive reference list</li> </ul> <p>Written by a leading scholar in the field, <i>Sociology of the Arts: Exploring Fine and Popular Forms, Second Edition</i> is an ideal textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on sociology of art and culture, media studies, anthropology of art, arts management, and the social history of art, and is a useful reference for established scholars studying any aspect of sociology of the arts.
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