An examination of sociological approaches to the study of visual art. Topics include the social arrangements and institutional processes involved in producing, consecrating, distributing, and marketing art as well as artistic consumption practices. Prerequisite [10.0 credits including: SOCB05H3, and [0.5 credit from the following: SOCB58H3, SOCC44H3, or SOCC47H3] and [0.5 credit from the following: SOCB30H3, SOCB42H3, SOCB43H3, SOCB47H3, or SOCB44H3]] or [any 10.0 credits including: SOCB58H3 and enrolment in the Minor program in Culture, Creativity and Cities]. Breadth Requirements Social and Behavioural Sciences Link to UTSC Timetable