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The Effect Of Medium On Perceived Authenticity In Graphic Design, Micah Joseph Bauer
The Effect Of Medium On Perceived Authenticity In Graphic Design, Micah Joseph Bauer
All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023
Micah Bauer MFA Creative Project
Contemporary Kitsch: An Examination Through Creative Practice, Sally Stewart
Contemporary Kitsch: An Examination Through Creative Practice, Sally Stewart
Theses: Doctorates and Masters
This exegesis examines the theoretical concept of contemporary kitsch within a creative practice that incorporates sculptural and installation art. Kitsch is a distinct aesthetic style. Once designated to the rubbish bin of culture, kitsch was considered to be low class, bad taste cheap fakes and copies (Greenberg, 1961; Adorno & Horkheimer, 1991; Calinescu, 1987; Dorfles, 1969). I argue, however, that this is no longer the case. This research critically examines the way in which contemporary kitsch now plays a vital and positive role in social and individual aesthetic life.
Although there are conflicting points of view and distinct variations between …