This course introduces students to the relationship between art and popular culture. It will discuss how elements of popular culture are assimilated into the fine arts, specifically in digital art, music, television, film, fashion, and social media platforms. Students will analyze the relationship between the art created and the socio-political climate of its time. This course will also cover discussions on the history of popular culture, how popular culture influences people, and how it shapes and reshapes people’s concept of social class, ethnicity, sexuality, race and gender.