Which term is used to classify items in visual culture that have generalized , superficial appeal rather than providing a unique emotional experience

Kitsch are the items used to display an emotional appeal.

Explanation:

Kitsch items are the items that are used to display an emotional appeal. Normally the kitsch items are superficial and have a generalized view of a particular thing. These are the objects and images which are sentimental and emotional.

These unlike the others do not provide an original experience like the best work of the fine arts. These objects are also known as tackiness which appeals to mostly to popular rather than to the people who have a high end taste in art.

why are there few examples of totem poles from before 1900

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