Tacky Retro Stuff Swap (Kitsch)

what is kitsch?

what is kitsch?

Kitsch From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Kitsch is a German term that has been used to categorize art that is considered an inferior copy of an existing style. The term is also used more loosely in referring to any art that is pretentious or in bad taste, and also commercially produced items that are considered trite or crass.

Because the word was brought into use as a response to a large amount of art in the 19th century where the aesthetic of art work was confused with a sense of exaggerated sentimentality or melodrama, kitsch is most closely associated with art that is sentimental, mawkish, or maudlin; however, it can be used to refer to any type of art that is deficient for similar reasons—whether it tries to appear sentimental, glamorous, theatrical, or creative, kitsch is said to be a gesture imitative of the superficial appearances of art. It is often said that kitsch relies on merely repeating convention and formula, lacking the sense of creativity and originality displayed in genuine art.

Though "kitsch" and "kitschy" may be terms used to criticize, the term is sometimes used as a compliment as well, with some finding kitchy artwork to be enjoyable for its "retro" value or unintentional, ironic humor or garrishness.

Kitsch is often used to descride things that are tacky and retro style. I will edit the swap title to make this clearer... thanks!

gah! i'm so interested in this swap, but i have no idea where to find this kind of stuff. any ideas?

Hi, you can get kitsch/ tacky retro from thrift stores, dollar stores, party shops, quirky stores and sometimes even supermarkets.... the items just need to be of that style, they don't have to be from the 70s

Diane (loverazor), Your packeage is on it's way. I'm sending it airmail from the UK so it should take around a week. Hope you like it!

Sarah