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Delving into Gaudy: More Than Just Bad Taste?

Imagine a chandelier dripping with so many crystals it resembles a frozen waterfall of excess, a perfect embodiment of the gaudy. The word conjures images of clashing colors, overwhelming ornamentation, and a general sense of “too much.” But is that all there is to it? To define gaudy simply as “bad taste” is to ignore … Read more

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