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The concept of low culture refers to entertainment or art that may be less sophisticated or avant-garde than forms of art that are considered richer in artistic value, or as [[High Culture|high culture]]. Broadly speaking, low culture can be defined as culture appealing to a lower class and uneducated demographic. Low culture can also be described by the term ‘kitsch’, meaning entertainment that does not require a high level of thought for one to enjoy.
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The concept of low culture refers to entertainment or art that may be less sophisticated or avant-garde than forms of art that are considered richer in artistic value, or as [[High Culture|high culture]]. Broadly speaking, low culture can be defined as [[culture]] appealing to a lower class and uneducated demographic. Low culture can also be described by the term ‘kitsch’, meaning entertainment that does not require a high level of thought for one to enjoy.
 
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== External Links ==
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* [https://www.boundless.com/sociology/understanding-culture/culture-worlds/high-and-low-culture/ Distinction between 'High' and 'Low' culture]

Latest revision as of 10:08, 3 April 2014

The concept of low culture refers to entertainment or art that may be less sophisticated or avant-garde than forms of art that are considered richer in artistic value, or as high culture. Broadly speaking, low culture can be defined as culture appealing to a lower class and uneducated demographic. Low culture can also be described by the term ‘kitsch’, meaning entertainment that does not require a high level of thought for one to enjoy.

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