A French philosopher and writer, Pierre Bourdieu ( Bourdieu et al.1990) claims that sociological factors such as education, family background, cultural development of an individual as well as one’s belonging to a specific social class, plays a vital part in interpretation and participation in the Arts. In order to evaluate this argument and make any logical conclusions, it must therefore be examined through evidence which in this case will be referring to an Australian artist, …showed first 75 words of 2599 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2599 total…can never wonder as to why so many of Robert Klippel’s works are often a reflection of his own life and his long struggle to overcome the many barriers that he faced as an artist throughout his career. Thus, in conclusion it would be faire to agree with Bourdieu’s views that sociological factors such family background, education, class and social position, have an influence on one’s interpretation and participation in the Arts.