Kitsch
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Kitsch is a style of art that uses popular cultural icons and subjects not typically considered fine art, often appearing somewhat ridiculous. It aims to satirize ideas of what constitutes real art and importance. Students are assigned to include one kitsch object in a surrealist sculpture, choosing something ridiculous from American culture that counters notions of fine art.
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Kitsch
- 2. WHAT IS KITSCH? • Style of art using popular cultural icons • Objects or subjects that are not considered ‘fine’ art or are somewhat ridiculous • Supposed to almost ‘make fun’ of our ideas of what art really is and what is important. • Almost the opposite of fine art…
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- 10. • When choosing items for your surrealist sculpture, you need to include one Kitsch object. • Think about your American culture- • What is a ridiculous thing you could add? • How is it Kitsch? • How is it anti-fine art? YOUR ASSIGNMENT…