The Arts: Cultural and Economic Values in a Democratic Society

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Focuses on the arts and related economics in the cultural enterprises of a democratic society. Emphasizes experiential learning involving site visits to museums, performing arts centers, auction houses, private galleries and more. Topics covered may include the contributions of the arts to personal and community life, museums and performing arts as economic contributors, art markets, art as an alternative asset class, approaches to valuing art and corporate and government support for the arts. Readings include culturally diverse writings of artists, philosophers, economists and social theorists.