ABSTRACT
In its objectified state, cultural capital can be represented by a person's collection of paintings, classical books, monuments, instruments, etc. The value of cultural capital in this state goes beyond the actual monetary value of the item(s) itself. Bourdieu argues that its very existence provides an educational element to the environment by inculcating schemes of perception and appreciation. It also allows a display of mastery over a realm of the social world since the act of collecting cultural capiral requires appropriate (rare) dispositions and competencies. Cultural capital in this form represents objectified evidence of conspicuous spending and personal taste.
