Upload
raquel
View
62
Download
1
Tags:
Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
Chapter 9 Popular Culture. Created By: Stephanie Butler, Joshua Gregory, Jeremy Little, Marya Moreno, Jessica Rivas, Rachelle Vargas . High Culture. Cultural activities that are believed to reflect upon the elite or wealthy. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Citation preview
Chapter 9Popular Culture
Created By: Stephanie Butler, Joshua Gregory, Jeremy Little, Marya Moreno, Jessica Rivas, Rachelle Vargas
High Culture• Cultural activities that are
believed to reflect upon the elite or wealthy.
• Framed as international due to their timelessness and ability to be enjoyed by many other cultures
• Universities even devote courses, programs and even entire departments to study the aspects of high culture.
Classical Ballet
Symphony
Great Literature
Fine Art
Opera
Classical Music
High Culture Examples
Low Culture• Cultural domains that are
not considered high culture. These activities are not considered elite.
• Now framed as “Popular Culture”
• Viewed as for the people by the people.
Modern Dance
Music Videos
Books/Magazines
Graffiti
Celebrities
Fashion
Low Culture Examples
Importance of Popular Culture• Commonalities in “pop” culture
bring people together with similar interest.
• Helps people from around the world visually see other cultures in action.
• “Pop” culture helps to educate the world on the similarities and differences of other cultures.
• Through technology, people connect/keep in touch with other cultures of the world.