Art Worlds, 25th Anniversary Edition by Howard S Becker
Serves as a sociological examination of art which explores the cooperative network of suppliers, performers, dealers, critics, and consumers who - along with the artist - 'produce' a work of art. This book looks at the conventions essential to this operation and, prospectively, at the extent to which art is shaped by this collective activity.
“As timely as ever” * The Nation *
"An interesting, suggestive overview of just how art worlds do function." * Kirkus Reviews *
"Unusual and excellent. . . . Discusses everything from aesthetics, criticism, censorship, artistic mavericks, and professionalism to authenticity, conformity, commercial distribution, and changes in art. . . . Fascinating." * Christian Science Monitor *
"The clearest, most articulate, elegant, and coherent sociology of art to appear in a long time." * American Journal of Sociology *
"This is an important book, very well written, beautifully produced, and bound to be much read and talked about in the world of sociology." * Social Forces *
"An interesting, suggestive overview of just how art worlds do function." * Kirkus Reviews *
"Unusual and excellent. . . . Discusses everything from aesthetics, criticism, censorship, artistic mavericks, and professionalism to authenticity, conformity, commercial distribution, and changes in art. . . . Fascinating." * Christian Science Monitor *
"The clearest, most articulate, elegant, and coherent sociology of art to appear in a long time." * American Journal of Sociology *
"This is an important book, very well written, beautifully produced, and bound to be much read and talked about in the world of sociology." * Social Forces *
Howard S. Becker is author of many books including Telling About Society, Writing for Social Scientists, and Outsiders.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780520256361 |
| ISBN 10 | 0520256360 |
| Title | Art Worlds, 25th Anniversary Edition |
| Author | Howard S Becker |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | University of California Press |
| Year published | 2008-04-08 |
| Number of pages | 440 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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