Kitsch

Photowall's Kitsch wallpaper is a nice mixture of imagery that shines the light on art but with a light-hearted vibe. After all, taking art too serious can sometimes lead to it being Read moreoverwhelming, especially in a space that is more personal. Decorating your space with art like Kitsch wallpaper creates a chill vibe that can transform the whole appearance of your room. A little bit of humor or irony go a long way in establishing mood and creating a reflection of your personality. Kitsch wallpaper is a great selection of motifs that are artsy, but not in all too over-the-top manner. Did you know that Kitsch is actually the German word for trash? It is used in English to describe particularly cheap and sentimental forms of popular and commercial culture. To explain this more comprehensively, one must understand that where there is avant-garde, generally there is also something that be considered as rear-guard. As such, simultaneously with the entrance of the avant-garde, a second new cultural phenomenon appeared in the industrial West which is the thing that Germans gave the wonderful name of "Kitsch". As you will see in Kitsch wallpaper, these are popular, commercial art and literature in the form of illustrations, comics, and so on. Your selected items can of course still can be adjusted to fit your planned, or existing, interior design and overall aesthetic.

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The word Kitsch itself emerged in the art markets of Munich in the 1860s and 1870s, describing cheap, popular and marketable pictures and sketches. There are also several other ideas about how it was derived, such as coming from the dialect German word, "kitschen", which means to smear, or from the German verb "verkitschen", which means to cheapen. Either way, it was borne out of a negative approach but has become sort of a cult thing in the modern interpretations. Kitsch wallpaper are interesting to look at, and convey a sense of self-awareness that can be lacking in too artistic circles. They make for great wall decoration because they do not stem from a specific form of artistic movement. Kitsch wallpaper depends on perception and interpretation, which is something very useful because it gives you freedom to move and play around with your interior design style.

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Once introduced, the word Kitsch stuck which is also partially why we now have this category by Photowall. A lot of it can be attributed to a famous essay published in 1939 by the American critic Clement Greenberg who told his readers that there are only two possibilities available to the artist now. Either you belong to the avant-garde, challenging the old ways of figurative painting, or you produce kitsch. As you will see in Kitsch wallpaper, that is a really hard thing to do because there are no strict guidelines as to what constitutes Kitsch itself. As already mentioned, it is a matter of comprehension and application. True artistry not only requires competence in an artistic tradition, but also the art of departing from tradition in order to say something new. As such, the range of Kitsch wallpaper is vast and the scope can be applied to so many interpretations. You can analyse each Kitsch wallpaper and see how it applies to your artistic sensibilities.

Kitsch wallpaper samples

The items in Kitsch wallpaper are what you can call ubiquitous. It really is what one might label as non-artistic art, in that it is generally non-thought provoking, limited in the scope of emotions and often produced, or reproduced, for ulterior purposes such as profit or the reinforcement of political or cultural dogma. This can make Kitsch wallpaper by Photowall quite the subject of interesting discussions with your family, friends and colleagues. They are guaranteed to create a dynamic and visual weight, no matter if the space you are decorating is a residence, a workplace or a relaxation spot. Items like "Flamingos Miami" will equip your space with a distinct ambiance and the colours can create an energy that is immediately felt. For a more somber approach, try the Kitsch wallpaper "Kitsch Nature - Blue". This can be the ideal background in any kind of space because it combines an unambiguous style of decoration with the element of nature.
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