{"product_id":"kitsch-lexicon-von-a-bis-z-gert-richter-geillustreerd-vintage-kunstboek-1972","title":"Kitsch-Lexicon from A to Z - Gert Richter - Illustrated Vintage Art Book, 1972","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable German art book from 1972 entirely devoted to kitsch, from porcelain angels and romantic paintings to monumental architecture and political propaganda.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKitsch-Lexicon von A bis Z\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Gert Richter explores how kitsch is created, why people are drawn to it, and where the line between art and kitsch actually lies. Combining cultural-historical reflections, humor, and numerous illustrations, he discusses diverse examples from art, literature, music, religion, and everyday life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book contains both black-and-white illustrations and color images of paintings, sculptures, decorative objects, and historical photographs. The role of kitsch in nationalist and political imagery is also discussed in detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe edition beautifully complements the subject. The deep red faux leather binding is richly adorned with gold-colored ornaments, with three little angels surrounding the title. A striking addition to any bookshelf and an interesting reference work for lovers of vintage, art history, and unusual objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside the front cover is an illustrated ex libris from a previous owner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications and details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eTitle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eErbauliches, belehrendes, wie auch vergnügliches Kitsch-Lexicon von A bis Z\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: Gert Richter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Bertelsmann Lexicon-Verlag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1972\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: German\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: Hardcover with red faux leather binding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecoration: Gold-colored lettering and ornaments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrations: Numerous black-and-white images and color illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 240 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 24.5 × 16 × 2.3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial features: Illustrated ex libris from a previous owner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition with minor signs of wear. In some places, separation between several signatures is visible, weakening the binding at those points. No loose pages detected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55352949834067,"sku":"AD0407001","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_2158_adc31c3c-ad8e-4c56-bd55-b71119fb7fe3.jpg?v=1791909557","url":"https:\/\/ziggyswarehouse.com\/en-aunz\/products\/kitsch-lexicon-von-a-bis-z-gert-richter-geillustreerd-vintage-kunstboek-1972","provider":"Ziggy's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}