Art Quote by Don DeLillo
“Before pop art, there was such a thing as bad taste. Now there's kitsch, schlock, camp, and porn.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The End of the World as We Know It” (1995)
Commentary on how cultural shifts reclassify what was once considered vulgar into recognized aesthetic categories.
In simple terms: Art tastes change over time.
Recognize evolving standards.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- fashion critique
- gallery curation
- media analysis
- personal style decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide what is art versus kitsch?
- When does satire become harmful?
Not all “kitsch” is inherently low quality; context matters.