“While a forgery illegally exploits the elitist taste for rarity, a kitsch object insists on its anti elitist availability. The deceptive character of kitsch does not lie in whatever it may have in common with actual forgery but in its claim to supply its consumers with essentially the same kinds and qualities of beauty as those embodied in unique or rare and inaccessible originals.”
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Matei Calinescu
Matei Calinescu was a scholar in an unknown field. He was born on June 15, 1934, and passed away on June 24, 2009. In his life, there is limited information available about his personal life and career. Regarding his achievements and contributions, there is no specific information available. His impact and evaluation in his field are also not clearly documented. more
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