| Historically, there have typically been two types of culture within a society |
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1. Folk |
grows out of the traditions of ordinary people
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unknown artists
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can spread to the community or even beyond
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part of an oral, storytelling culture
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often spontaneous
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| 2. Elite/High |
grows out of the traditions of skilled artists
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known artists
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can spread beyond the upper classes
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part of an oral and written culture
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often planned
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INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION helps create a new third type of culture |
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| 3. Pop |
grows out of the traditions of entertainers and corporations
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known artists
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must spread to large audiences (marketing)
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part of a visual culture
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planned, culture is a commodity
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| Questions we can ask about these cultures: |
Who are the heroes/role models?
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heroes of production vs. heroes of consumption
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What are the impacts of pop culture?
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historicity vs. fads
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creativity
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materialism
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immediate gratification
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| How does Christianity fit with each culture? |
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