Fine Art or Tourist Art?

Arts and crafts that are made for tourists are not generally considered "fine art." Objects that are mass produced, sold on the street, and don't cost a lot of money are thought to be inferior to objects that are one-of-a-kind and expensive.

 

Click on the objects below and take a closer look at them. Are they "fine art" or "tourist art?" Does the label "art" or "souvenir" affect the way you look at these objects?

 

              

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