Kitsch is the use of history related designs combined with today’s elements of design. However, once imbued with today’s design, the actual purpose of the concept becomes useless and merely for commercial use. It is more to pander to popular demand rather than the self expression created by an artist. Most kitsch objects originate from cultural icons like Greek columns. The concept of kitsch originates from a response to the 19th century arts. These arts are mainly associated with aesthetics that convey exaggerated sentimentality and melodrama, thus kitsch is related with sentimental art.
In Malaysia today, we are able to see many columns used in random structures (As shown by a photographer during Dr. Ray's Lectures). These columns seem to be Kitsch as their sole purpose of the design element has no association with the structure. Based on the pictures, these columns are mere decorations and serve no other purpose
Kitsch (Last Modified 21 August, 2011.). Retrieved August 22, 2011, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitsch.
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