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Art Worlds, 25th Anniversary Edition
Howard S. Becker
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Description for Art Worlds, 25th Anniversary Edition
Paperback. 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. Num Pages: 440 pages, 44 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: AB; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 614. 25th Anniversary Edition. 440 pages, Illustrations. 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. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: AB; JH. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 27. Weight: 592.
This classic sociological examination of art as collective action explores the cooperative network of suppliers, performers, dealers, critics, and consumers who - along with the artist - "produce" a work of art. Howard S. Becker looks at the conventions essential to this operation and, prospectively, at the extent to which art is shaped by this collective activity. The book is thoroughly illustrated and updated with a new dialogue between Becker and eminent French sociologist Alain Pessin about the extended social system in which art is created, and with a new preface in which the author talks about his own process ... Read more
This classic sociological examination of art as collective action explores the cooperative network of suppliers, performers, dealers, critics, and consumers who - along with the artist - "produce" a work of art. Howard S. Becker looks at the conventions essential to this operation and, prospectively, at the extent to which art is shaped by this collective activity. The book is thoroughly illustrated and updated with a new dialogue between Becker and eminent French sociologist Alain Pessin about the extended social system in which art is created, and with a new preface in which the author talks about his own process ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
440
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Number of Pages
440
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520256361
SKU
V9780520256361
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About Howard S. Becker
Howard S. Becker is author of many books including Telling About Society, Writing for Social Scientists, and Outsiders.
Reviews for Art Worlds, 25th Anniversary Edition
“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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more