Cultural activities, ideas, or products that reflect or target the tastes of the general population of any society. Related: Cindy Sherman. Untitled, Number 228. 1990 Richard Avedon. Marilyn Monroe, a [..]

Intellectual opinions of popular culture, the culture of the masses, have been deeply shaped by critical theory. Since the Frankfurt School, which identified with the 'high culture' of the i [..]

goods, services, ideas, and patterns of their use in a population.

Cultural experiences, widely enjoyed by members of various groups within the community, that are popular within their own time, for example Shakespearean drama in Elizabethan England.

Cultural elements (beliefs, norms, material objects) that are part of the everyday life of a people.

the cultural products accessible to the masses, such as popular music, blockbuster movies and sitcoms.

Often contrasted with “high” or “official” culture, the cultural practices and creations of “the people.” Often used as a pejorative term to indi­cate the poor quality and low intelligence of such cul [..]

The collected creative expressions of contemporary society—such as literature, radio and TV broadcasting, music, dance, movies, and sports—distinguished by their broad availability and appreciation ac [..]