Week 3 - Riley Frederking

It was not an accident that France is synonymous with style and refinement. It was a deliberate and artful combination of government, industry, and people that allowed France to “provide the framework for our definitions of style” relevent to this day (DeJean 2). Under the monarchy of the Sun King Louis the XIV and his minister of France Jean-Baptiste Colbert, France created state policies that “closely associated with activities designed to encourage and stimulate private industry manufacturing for the general market” (Usher 238). Louis and Colbert focused on French exports created exclusively “by French artists and workmen trained systematically under the most rigorous criticism and discipline” and therefore controlled the industry and created exceptional standards of workmanship (Usher 238). This month, the France government introduced the term “French Fab” which applies “exclusively to manufacturing, spanning small businesses to conglomerates” as a response to their growing high-tech industry and efforts to become the tech startup capital of Europe (Seibt). It seems that France is ever trying to stay current and that may be one of the reasons it has managed to maintain its dominance in commerce and unique cultural identity.

Question: I found it interesting that France, similar to South Korea, focused on the development of both the arts and of technology. I wonder if this could be a common theme in achievement of maximum national aesthesis?

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Salmon, J. H. (1964, Jul 01). “ The King and His Minister: Louis XIV and Colbert.” History Today. Web. 5 Oct. 2017.

Seibt, Sebastian. “French Fab: France's Manufacturing Sector Branded to Boost Exports.” France 24, France 24, 3 Oct. 2017. 6 Oct. 2017.

Usher, Abbott. “Colbert and Governmental Control of Industry in Seventeenth Century France.” The Review of Economics and Statistics. Vol. 16, No. 11. 1934. pp. 237-240.

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Week 2 - Jaselle Abuda

Jaselle Abuda

Professor Valverde

ASA 189F

1 October 2017

Week 2: In your opinion, which factor in the National Aesthetic model (government, people, or industry) has the most influence over South Korea's development and why? 

In my opinion, from the National Aesthetic model, industry has the most influence over South Korea’s development, because of its mass production of products and people, more specifically the music industry. There has been a growing number of popularity in the music and arts of South Korea and it has been economically beneficial to the country thus far. The use of popstars and actors from commercial brands efficiently attracts consumers due to its use of South Korean popstars and actors. The popularity of these individuals used in these commercials can greatly benefit the mass views of consumers.

In the video I have shared, the company of the waterpark named Caribbean Bay, used two very popular Korean-pop groups. There are various kinds of other commercials that uses actors and Korean-pop groups to gain popularity through the audience. The entertainment industry of South Korea has been growing due to Korean-Pop and its consumers. Not only these commercials gain popularity, but it also gives away an image of the country of South Korea. The mass production of Korean-pop groups, in both gender aspects, has been a growing norm due to its high interest as job occupations. This industry not only encompasses the music and art industry but can also touch upon the political and governmental policies of the nation due to high demands of tourists.

Question: I would to actually know the opinions of South Korean residents on the issue of the growing popularity of Korean-Pop and what are their opinions on the subject.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=up6n1WrB7aE