The Social Organization of Arts

The book critically examines seven major theories regarding the social organization of arts in Western societies, highlighting the impact of recent social and economic changes on art and culture. It emphasizes a sociological perspective while integrating insights from arts management and cultural policy research. Authors Volker Kirchberg and Tasos Zembylas aim to foster further research and theoretical advancements in understanding the creation, production, distribution, evaluation, and consumption of the arts.