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Review article

https://doi.org/10.15291/ai.4513

An Aesthetic Approach to Kitsch and Art

Hana KATANIĆ ; Department of Philosophy, University of Zadar, Zadar, Croatia *
Vani ROŠČIĆ ; Department of Philosophy, University of Zadar, Zadar, Croatia *

* Corresponding author.


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Abstract

The aim of this research is analyse the artistic phenomenon by presenting
its historical role, emphasisig the value structure it emobodies,
questioning the need for artwork and by analising the creative process
opposed to the kitsch production. The concepts of judgement and taste
are also problematised, as well as poetic differences between art and
kitch. All is concluded with their seperate level of contemplatibility. In
the end, the etical discussion is opened. The result is accomplisching
clear distinction between authentic art value and its deviant form –
kitsch.

Keywords

art; kitsch; value; creativity; taste; ethics

Hrčak ID:

319582

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/319582

Publication date:

22.7.2024.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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