Articulations between kitsch and camp

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15517/rk.v46i1.50413

Keywords:

Kitsch, cursi, Camp, Mass Culture, Popular Culture

Abstract

The main purpose of this article is to present a synthesis of the main theoretical discussions regarding the presence of the kitsch object in mass culture and cultural industry and its place within camp aesthetics. First, it will include an interpretation of the theoretical principles that have guided the discussions. Second, it will consider the similitudes and differences between Kitsch and camp. Finally, a third objective will be to discuss the relevance of Camp aesthetics in contemporary mass culture.

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Author Biography

  • Dorde Cuvardic García, Universidad de Costa Rica. San José, Costa Rica.

    Universidad de Costa Rica. San José, Costa Rica. Professor and researcher. Escuela de Filología, Lingüística y Literatura. 

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Published

2023-01-31

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Vol. 46 No. 1 (2022): Káñina (January-April) Continuous publication

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Artículos

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How to Cite

Cuvardic García, D. (2023). Articulations between kitsch and camp. Káñina, 46(1), 41-67. https://doi.org/10.15517/rk.v46i1.50413