Art Worlds, 25th Anniversary Edition
Howard S. Becker investigates the social systems and collaborations that make art possible, revealing how conventions, institutions, and networks shape what we recognize as art.
About This Book
Art Worlds examines the collective activities and social processes that shape the creation and appreciation of art.
The book explores how artists, critics, distributors, and audiences interact within established conventions and networks.
It highlights the organizational systems that support artistic production and the shared understandings that define what counts as art.
This anniversary edition reaffirms the work's influence on the sociology of art and cultural studies.
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