ABSTRACT

Sociology Looks at the Arts is intended as a concise yet nuanced introduction to the sociology of art. This book will provide a foundation for teaching and discussing a range of questions and perspectives used by sociologists who study the relationship between the arts – including music, performing arts, visual arts, literature, film and new media – and society.

chapter 1|16 pages

The Arts and the Sociological Imagination

chapter 2|20 pages

What are the Arts?

A Historical Perspective

chapter 3|24 pages

Lenses of Analysis

chapter 4|21 pages

Social Class and the Arts

chapter 5|23 pages

Gender and the Arts

chapter 6|29 pages

Race and the Arts

chapter 7|30 pages

Art, Politics, and the Economy

chapter 8|25 pages

Technology and Globalization

chapter 9|32 pages

Artists and Their Work

chapter 10|28 pages

Meaning and Interpretation

What Does it Mean?