History 2132A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Harriet Beecher Stowe, Legendary Tales, Leatherstocking Tales
25 Mar 2017
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History 2132a: the history of american pop culture lecture 1. Art produced by and for the rich. Usually draws on the most valuable material resources available (gold, granite) Draws on the talents of some of the most successful at produces cultural artifacts. Often done to demonstrate the authority of the people who support it. The elites determine the worth and beauty of the artifacts. The use of cultural artifacts for political power (capitol hill, the white house) The culture of the ordinary working people. Relies on readily available techniques and materials from a particular location. Creates cultural artifacts which can be consumed by anybody. Cultural practices which can be practiced by anybody. Comes from different economic and political circumstances than elite culture. In some cases, it can contest/poke fun at the authority of the elites. Folk culture is localized, while pop culture is magnified. Pop culture is changed through the prism of mass culture.
