The morphology of culture is a field of cultural studies, the subject of study of which are typical forms of culture that characterize its internal structure and structure of cultural space.
As for the latter, this term refers to a region that is formed by multiple phenomena and cultural forms that are in constant interaction.
Note that the structure of culture consists of material and intangible elements. The totality of the former forms the basis of the material form. It consists of physical objects that are created by man (artifacts): cars, books, temples, houses and more.
The morphology of culture is several interrelated elements, the first of which is spiritual culture. It consists of religion, philosophy, art and mythology. As for the features of these forms, they focus on the types of knowledge and values. The spiritual part is a cognitive-value component of the entire cultural space.
All the foundations of cultural studies differ in one way or another, depending on each other. They do not exist separately and indirectly. The culture of social relations determines those moral and ethical standards to which society and its actors must obey. They include moral, legal and political form. The main content here is not forms, but values. Note that knowledge here is necessary only in order to correctly develop and calculate the principles and rules of behavior of members of society, to analyze the laws of their life together and activities.
As for the third component of the cultural world, it represents the technological sphere, that is, the culture of making and receiving something. This is where knowledge plays a fundamental role, and values fade into the background.
The relationship that characterizes the morphology of culture is manifested in the fact that many of the elements that are part of its forms exist in a single system in some aspects. So, everyday culture is characterized by a continuous interaction of spiritual (for example, a passion for some kind of art, history), technological (use of household appliances) and social (relations with neighbors) artifacts.
It is very difficult to draw clear lines between cultural phenomena, because they are essentially blurred and difficult to determine.
The morphology of culture includes values that can also be divided into the following types:
1. Vital, among which are called life, health, the environment and more.
2. Social: status in society, status, wealth, family, gender, and so on.
3. Political: freedom of speech, civil peace and forms of legality.
4. Moral: kindness, love, respect, honor, decency.
5. Religious: God, faith, soul salvation.
6. Aesthetic: beauty, harmony, ideals.
Previously, there were several forms of culture:
1. Folk-traditional.
2. Elitist.
3. Mass, which originated in ancient times and manifested itself in the form of religious processions and olympiads. Now it is the result of the post-industrial development of society and has become its basis. Society keeps pace with the development of the market.
After the emergence of the media, communications became widespread and limitless possibilities.
Note that the morphological structure of culture has several definitions and entities. Due to the fact that this system is in constant development, its functional division is mobile, and not static. Over time, a reassessment of values takes place, something comes to the fore, something, on the contrary, goes to the sidelines of history.