SOC 368 - Sociology of Art

2012-2013 Catalog Year

This course will explore the social organization of the arts, including the relationship between art and other major institutions. Bringing together works by legal scholars, journalists, historians, social scientists, and practicing artists, the course will explore how the arts become integral to modern societies. The course will also address the difficulties in defining art and the struggle to maintain freedom of expression within the constraints of law, policy, and public support.

PREREQ: Prerequisite: SOC 100 or instructor permission.
credit: 3