Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/04/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Apr 11, 2007, at 6:18 AM, Philippe Amard wrote: > Hi listers and luggers, > Charlie pointed out to me the right definition of Kitsch > <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitsch> > > I knew the origins as an art school debate motive and I used the K > word > for a pix by Steve Barbour, in earnest ... not about the photo - which > was excellent - but about the young girl's hairdo - my (kitschy?) > taste, > I know. So sorry Steve if there was any kind of misunderstanding > about this. no problem whatsoever Philippe... it's an interesting issue to contemplate, I like the image but I didn't choose the hairdo...and there is nothing wrong with that hairdo for the purpose. I do think the wiki definition of kitsch is more negative then some... though part of the definition is quoted here... "Though kitsch and kitschy may be terms used to criticize, the term is sometimes used as a compliment as well, with some finding kitschy artwork to be enjoyable for its "retro" value or unintentional, ironic humor or garishness." and in that sense I do at times find aspects of Kyle Cassidy's wonderful series of folk/gun photos worthy of the term kitsch...almost a satire of themselves, but maybe that's just me... Steve > > I am fully ready to make penance if I have offended any lugger/ > lister by > innocently using the - forbidden? - K word, and to repeat a > kilotimes in > a row : Keep Cheeky Chicken in each Kitschy Kitchen as a punishment. > Will serve me a lesson. > > Thanks again > Phil...x > > PS I sincerely hope I have not offended anyone, really ;-) . > > > ------ > Unsubscribe or change to/from Digest Mode at: > http://www3.telus.net/~telyt/lrflex.htm > Archives are at: > http://www.freelists.org/archives/leicareflex/