Aestheticism
noun
A focus on the importance of beauty and art for its own sake.
His fascination with aestheticism was evident in the art-filled design of his home.
Often appears as...
- dedicated to aestheticism
- aestheticism movement
noun
A 19th-century European art movement that valued beauty more than social or political ideas.
Wilde is a key figure in aestheticism, as his works emphasize beauty over utility.
Often appears as...
- aestheticism in literature
- aestheticism movement
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A focus on the importance of beauty and art for its own sake.
His fascination with aestheticism was evident in the art-filled design of his home.
Often appears as...
- dedicated to aestheticism
- aestheticism movement
noun
A 19th-century European art movement that valued beauty more than social or political ideas.
Wilde is a key figure in aestheticism, as his works emphasize beauty over utility.
Often appears as...
- aestheticism in literature
- aestheticism movement
Usage tips
Historical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Art's Value
Understand that aestheticism appreciates art's beauty without considering practical use.
The museum's aestheticism approach excluded all functional art pieces.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Decoration
Aestheticism isn't just about decor; it's about appreciating deeper beauty in art forms.
Her writing embraced aestheticism, focusing on poetic imagery rather than plot.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Influence
Aestheticism goes beyond personal taste and can influence fashion, design, and lifestyle.
The boutique reflected aestheticism with its curated selection of stunning, yet impractical clothing.
Pro Tip 1/3Art's Value
Understand that aestheticism appreciates art's beauty without considering practical use.
The museum's aestheticism approach excluded all functional art pieces.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Decoration
Aestheticism isn't just about decor; it's about appreciating deeper beauty in art forms.
Her writing embraced aestheticism, focusing on poetic imagery rather than plot.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Influence
Aestheticism goes beyond personal taste and can influence fashion, design, and lifestyle.
The boutique reflected aestheticism with its curated selection of stunning, yet impractical clothing.
Pro Tip 1/3Art's Value
Understand that aestheticism appreciates art's beauty without considering practical use.
The museum's aestheticism approach excluded all functional art pieces.
Pro Tip 2/3Beyond Decoration
Aestheticism isn't just about decor; it's about appreciating deeper beauty in art forms.
Her writing embraced aestheticism, focusing on poetic imagery rather than plot.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Influence
Aestheticism goes beyond personal taste and can influence fashion, design, and lifestyle.
The boutique reflected aestheticism with its curated selection of stunning, yet impractical clothing.
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Video examples
Grand Canyon Adventure:...
and you realize that that river is reflected in a second river that is arched over your head, a celestial river of starlight, and you are caught between these two rivers, and you are held in a beauty that hinges on the juxtaposition between harshness and aestheticism.
Video examples
Grand Canyon Adventure:...
and you realize that that river is reflected in a second river that is arched over your head, a celestial river of starlight, and you are caught between these two rivers, and you are held in a beauty that hinges on the juxtaposition between harshness and aestheticism.
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
George Santayana
Spanish Philosopher
It is veneer, rouge, aestheticism, art museums, new theaters, etc. that make America impotent. The good things are football, kindness, and jazz bands.
Quote examples
George Santayana
Spanish Philosopher
It is veneer, rouge, aestheticism, art museums, new theaters, etc. that make America impotent. The good things are football, kindness, and jazz bands.
Example 1 of 1
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