Notes on ‘Camp’ - Susan Sontag

Notes on ‘Camp’ by Susan Sontag

A groundbreaking exploration of art, style, and culture that challenges how we define taste and value. Susan Sontag’s two essays on ‘Camp’ examine the aesthetics of exaggeration, irony, and theatricality. They highlight how popular and high culture intersect, transforming how we understand art, fashion, and everyday life. Buy in Kenya and enjoy fast delivery from Readers’ Republik.

What you’ll learn

• The concept of “Camp” and its influence on art, fashion, and culture

• How irony, extravagance, and theatricality shape aesthetic appreciation

• The blurred lines between highbrow and lowbrow culture

• Why Sontag’s work remains influential in literary and cultural criticism

Who should read the Book

Essential for students of literature, art, and cultural studies, as well as anyone curious about fashion, performance, and alternative approaches to aesthetics.

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