high culture Flashcards
1
Q
how is high culture seen next to other cultures?
A
high culture is set to be superior to other forms of culture and is set to be apart of everyday life.
2
Q
what is high culture?
A
high culture is a product of great individuals who produce work that appeals to a minority who understands and appreciates the work of that calibre.
3
Q
examples of high culture
A
beethoven and mozart’s work, leonardo da vinci paintings. these are set to be long established art forms and of a high status.
4
Q
what does herbert j. gans state?
A
he intended that high culture was intended for small groups mostly elites.
5
Q
what are elites?
A
elites are a small group of people who hold privilege and a great power in society.
