Kitsch
Gillo Dorfles
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Kitsch
Published
1969
Publisher
Studio Vista
Pages
313
Description
Gillo Dorfles offers a veritable "catalogue raisonne of reigning bad taste" in the visual arts. His purpose is not simply to entertain but rather to demonstrate the contagious and corrosive nature of a phenomenon that threatens to debilitate the creative energies of the very society that spawned it. He and the other contributors examine the use of kitsch in politics, religion, advertising, film, architecture and design, "pornokitsch," and the modern trappings that surround birth, family life and death. To document the vulgar and the sentimental, the unintentionally hilarious and the simply hideous is an undertaking that will, inevitably, include something to offend everyone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Kitsch?
This edition of Kitsch has approximately 313 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Kitsch?
For most readers, Kitsch typically takes between 6h 31m and 4h 21m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 78,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 13m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 78,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Kitsch?
The estimated word count for Kitsch is approximately 78,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Kitsch?
Kitsch was written by Gillo Dorfles.
When was Kitsch published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1969. The original work may have been published on a different date.