Art Critique Terms

noun the quality of being flashy or tastelessly showy

• The gaudiness of the decorations overwhelmed the elegant simplicity of the room.
• I can't believe how much gaudiness she added to her outfit with all those sparkles.
• That party was way too gaudy for my taste, it was like a circus in there.
• His flashy car was a symbol of his gaudiness and need for attention.

verb to watch or observe something happening without becoming directly involved

preposition used to indicate the direction or point of view in which someone is looking

• In order to gain a better understanding of the situation, it is important to take a closer look on the data.
• Hey, can you look on the bright side for a moment and try to see the positive aspects of the situation?
• Let's look on the bright side and see the silver lining in this situation.
• Sometimes we need to look on the bright side of life and appreciate the good things around us.

noun a person or thing that has been lowered in social class or status

adjective a term used to describe someone or something that is considered to be of a lower social class or status than before

• The family's financial troubles caused them to feel declasse among their wealthy peers.
• She always avoided that declasse restaurant because she thought it was too tacky.
• I can't believe she's dating that declasse guy from high school.
• His outdated fashion sense made him look declasse compared to the stylish crowd.