Art Worlds, 25th Anniversary Edition (Paperback, 2 Revised Edition)

This classic sociological examination of art as collective action explores the cooperative network of suppliers, performers, dealers, critics, and consumers who - along with the artist - "produce" a work of art. Howard S. Becker looks at the conventions essential to this operation and, prospectively, at the extent to which art is shaped by this collective activity. The book is thoroughly illustrated and updated with a new dialogue between Becker and eminent French sociologist Alain Pessin about the extended social system in which art is created, and with a new preface in which the author talks about his own process in creating this influential work.

General

Imprint:	University of California Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2008
First published:	2008
Authors:	Howard S. Becker
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	408
Edition:	2 Revised Edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-520-25636-1
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > The arts: general issues > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > General
LSN:	0-520-25636-0
Barcode:	9780520256361

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