How does Kulka define kitsch? In spite of the fact that kitsch is a rather loose concept, it is possible to get at least a foothold on the subject if turn to a book “Kitsch and Art” by Tomas Kulka, a philosopher at the Tel Aviv University. Kulka states that kitsch is definitely a part of the art system with an aesthetic side demanding evaluation. Unlike other art forms, kitsch is not ambitious and is aimed directly at a consumer. Kulka’s book is based on three main points about kitsch. The first is kitsch’s exaggeration effect, namely Continue reading...