Rather than viewing art as a product of "pure" individual genius, Bourdieu argues that every creative act is situated within a complex social system he calls a . 1. What is a "Field"?
The field of cultural production is unique because it often functions as an In many social fields, money is the ultimate goal. However, in the "restricted" field of high art, making too much money too quickly can actually damage an artist’s reputation, as it suggests they have "sold out." 2. The Role of Capital
The Field of Cultural Production: Understanding Bourdieu’s Sociology of Art
Rather than viewing art as a product of "pure" individual genius, Bourdieu argues that every creative act is situated within a complex social system he calls a . 1. What is a "Field"?
The field of cultural production is unique because it often functions as an In many social fields, money is the ultimate goal. However, in the "restricted" field of high art, making too much money too quickly can actually damage an artist’s reputation, as it suggests they have "sold out." 2. The Role of Capital
The Field of Cultural Production: Understanding Bourdieu’s Sociology of Art