American kitsch graphic design

Visual Telling of Stories, Kitsch

American Kitsch 1940-1960 American Kitsch is most commonly known as '50s art.' 'Kitsch' is a German word meaning “in bad taste.” Kitsch is usually used to describe art that is pretentious, vulgar and overly sentimental. Elements of this era included curves, casual script, typography and sexy and sensual shapes. The above is a magazine cover designed by one of the most influential designers of the time: Rockwell. He designer over 300 covers for the Saturday Evening Post between 1916 and 1963…

Ever wonder why American comics have such an undeniable charm? Look no further than the heart of their design – the American kitsch style. This kitsch influence in comics, characterized by its ironic, tongue-in-cheek, and slightly garish design elements, has become the visual language that comic creators swear by. We invite you to step into this colorful world of kitschy aesthetics and see how it shapes the way we understand and appreciate the art of comics.

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American Kitsch 1940 – 1960 “Kitsch” is a German word meaning “in bad taste.” In the arts, kitsch is used to describe art that is pretentious, vulgar and displays a complete lack of sophistication.…

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