LASS 923 Sociology of Art

Division of Liberal Arts

3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course

An examination of the relationships that exist between art and society. The course focuses on the social influences that shape the creation and reception of artistic works. Topics include the social role of the artist; art as a socially organized form of work; the social institutions of artistic production, transmission, and audience reception; and the understanding of art in terms of its social content.

Prerequisites LACR*102 or LACR*103

This course is not repeatable for credit.