Kitsch has long been viewed as fine art's poor relation, aping its form while failing utterly to achieve its depth of meaning. In "On Kitsch" Odd Nerdrum and others discuss the meaning and value of kitsch in today's world, and its relationship to art. ...

What is kitsch Odd Nerdrum?

Kitsch motifs typically deal with the unchanging experiences of human life. ... To Nerdrum, the concept of kitsch represents a new superstructure for sincere and narrative figurative painting. Kitsch is deep in its superficiality, art is superficially deep.

What is an example of kitsch?

Pieces of art or other objects that appeal to popular or uncultivated taste, as in being garish or overly sentimental. ... The definition of kitsch is a form of art that is an inferior, often gaudy, imitation of a famous piece of art that is created for popular appeal. An example of kitsch is a "Mickey Mao" t-shirt.