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19th-century art movement
Aestheticism (also known as the aesthetic movement) was an art movement in the late 19th century that valued the appearance of literature, music, fonts
Aestheticism
Philosophical study of beauty and art
perceptual features of artworks. Aestheticism and instrumentalism are theories about the value of art. Aestheticism asserts that the primary value of
Aesthetics
Internet aesthetic
Internet aesthetic based around products, styles, and fashion of the late 1990s and early 2000s. These styles succeeded the Memphis Design aesthetic of the
Y2K_aesthetic
Broad term for specialties that focus on altering cosmetic appearance
Aesthetic medicine is a branch of modern medicine that focuses on altering natural or acquired unwanted appearance through the treatment of conditions
Aesthetic_medicine
The African aesthetic encompasses shared principles of beauty, artistic expression, and visual culture that emerge across diverse African societies and
African_aesthetic
Fashion trend
Coquette aesthetic is a 2020s Gen Z fashion trend that is characterized by a mix of sweet, romantic, and sometimes playful elements that focus on femininity
Coquette_aesthetic
Trait of artistic and architectural styles
Doesburg in his 1926 manifesto "The End of Art" explicitly argued that aestheticism kills the creativity, and the architects should learn from non-artistic
Machine_aesthetic
American electronic musical project
Aesthetic Perfection is an American-Austrian electronic musical project created by Daniel Graves in 2000. It was formed in Los Angeles, California before
Aesthetic_Perfection
Visual styles and subcultures associated with the internet
An Internet aesthetic is a visual style, subculture, or thematic trend that originated and proliferated primarily through the Internet. Originally emerging
Internet_aesthetic
Political idea
The aestheticization of politics was an idea coined in "The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction" by critical theorist Walter Benjamin as
Aestheticization_of_politics
Personal and cultural pattern of choice and preference
It is defined by the ability to make valid judgments about an object's aesthetic value. However, these judgments are deficient in objectivity, creating
Aesthetic_taste
School of philosophy
Aesthetic Realism is a philosophy founded in 1941 by the American poet and critic Eli Siegel (1902–1978). He defined it as a three-part study: "[T]hese
Aesthetic_Realism
Book by Theodor Adorno
Aesthetic Theory (German: Ästhetische Theorie) is a book by the German philosopher Theodor Adorno, which was culled from drafts written between 1956 and
Aesthetic_Theory
2011 book by Peter Goldie and Elisabeth Schellekens
The Aesthetic Mind: Philosophy and Psychology is a 2011 book edited by Elisabeth Schellekens and Peter Goldie. The contributors try to provide a new understanding
The_Aesthetic_Mind
Gap between reality and a work's fictional world
Aesthetic distance is a concept used in both fiction and therapy to describe a perceived emotional distance between an observer and another entity, such
Aesthetic_distance
Explanation of the meaning of a work of art
interpretation is an explanation of the meaning of a work of art. An aesthetic interpretation expresses a particular emotional or experiential understanding
Aesthetic_interpretation
Topics referred to by the same term
Aestheticization or Aestheticisation can refer to: Aestheticization of politics Aestheticization of violence This disambiguation page lists articles associated
Aestheticization
Design style and Internet aesthetic
Consumer Aesthetics Research Institute, and reemerged in 2023 as an Internet aesthetic, becoming popular with Generation Z as an object of nostalgia. Frutiger
Frutiger_Aero
Aesthetic atrophy is the diminished capacity to appreciate new or unfamiliar music or other sensory stimuli. It is typically accompanied by the sufferer's
Aesthetic_atrophy
Emotions felt during aesthetic activities
Aesthetic emotions are emotions that are felt during aesthetic activity or appreciation. These emotions may be of the everyday variety (such as fear, wonder
Aesthetic_emotions
Attitude, behavior, appearance, or style which is generally admired
cool in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Coolness, or being cool, is the aesthetic quality of something (such as attitude, behavior, appearance, or style)
Cool_(aesthetic)
Medical surgical specialty
body part or improving its function. In contrast, cosmetic surgery (or aesthetic surgery) focuses solely on improving the physical appearance of the body
Plastic_surgery
Lifestyle trend
The clean girl aesthetic is a lifestyle trend, most associated with TikTok, focused on natural beauty, health, and minimalism, as well as wellness, fitness
Clean_girl_aesthetic
Topics referred to by the same term
Cool commonly refers to: Cool, a moderately low temperature Cool (aesthetic), an aesthetic of attitude, behavior, and style Cool or COOL may also refer to:
Cool
Liminal internet aesthetic
Dreamcore is a surreal Internet aesthetic that gained popularity in the late 2010s through early 2020s. It focuses on visuals inspired by dreams and nostalgia
Dreamcore_(aesthetic)
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up aesthetics or aesthetic in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Aesthetics is the branch of philosophy concerned with the nature of beauty and the
Aesthetics_(disambiguation)
Internet aesthetic depicting empty or transitional places
Liminal space is an internet aesthetic centered on depictions of built environments, especially places associated with passage or temporary use. In such
Liminal_space
Study of art by analyzing and comparing form and style
"Deep Formalism", which is a symbolic formalism based on philosophical aestheticism. The artwork is defined by her as deep form: "a form steeped in content
Formalism_(art)
Aesthetic of Ugliness (Aesthetik des Hässlichen) is a book by German philosopher Karl Rosenkranz, written in 1853. It is among the earliest writings on
Aesthetic_of_Ugliness
German playwright (1759–1805)
represent moral and aesthetic values, which Schiller tied to Paganism and an idea of enchanted nature. In this respect, Schiller's aesthetic doctrine shows
Friedrich_Schiller
2009 book by Alfredo Cramerotti
Aesthetic Journalism: How to Inform Without Informing is a book by Italian writer, curator and artist Alfredo Cramerotti. Recognising the "blurring of
Aesthetic_Journalism
German philosopher
and the construction of absurdity"). Haug coined the term commodity aestheticism (Warenästhetik, in German). His Critique of Commodity Aesthetics has
Wolfgang_Fritz_Haug
1866 painting by James McNeill Whistler
Valparaiso Harbor is an oil on canvas painting of 1866 by the American aestheticism artist James McNeill Whistler. List of paintings by James McNeill Whistler
Valparaiso_Harbor
Type of mental absorption
Aesthetic illusion is a type of mental absorption which describes a generally pleasurable cognitive state that is frequently triggered by various media
Aesthetic_illusion
2010 film by Christopher Nolan
Film Registry's class of 2025 for being "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant". Dom Cobb and Arthur are "extractors" who perform corporate
Inception
1997 work by Henry Sussman
The Aesthetic Contract is a work of intellectual history and critical theory by Yale professor Henry Sussman, first published in 1997 by Stanford University
The_Aesthetic_Contract
Medieval-inspired dress reform movement
of line and emphasis on beautiful fabrics), even though, at its core, Aestheticism rejected the moral and social goals of the Victorian dress reform that
Artistic_Dress
Artistic movement exploring the intersection of the digital and physical worlds
The New Aesthetic is a term coined by British art critic James Bridle, used to refer to the increasing convergence of digital technology and the Internet
New_Aesthetic
Aesthetic relativism is the idea that views of beauty are relative to differences in perception and consideration, and intrinsically, have no absolute
Aesthetic_relativism
Artistic style of representing subjects realistically
who served as the spokesmen for realism as well as articulator of its aesthetic principles. The realistic approach to theater collapsed into nihilism
Realism_(arts)
English poet (1874–1944)
an English poet and wife of Lord Alfred Douglas. She was part of the aesthetic movement of the 1890s, and a contributor to The Yellow Book. She was born
Olive_Custance
Music aesthetic
amateurish, or technologically unsophisticated, esp. as a deliberate aesthetic choice." In 2017, About.com's Anthony Carew argued that the term "lo-fi"
Lo-fi_music
Psychophysiological response to rewarding auditory or visual stimuli
/friːˈsoʊn/ free-SOHN French: [fʁisɔ̃]; French for "shiver"), also known as aesthetic chills or psychogenic shivers, is a psychophysiological response to rewarding
Frisson
Russian literary critic (1872–1928)
was a Russian Jewish literary critic who developed a native brand of Aestheticism. Russian-American author Vladimir Nabokov called Aykhenvald "a Russian
Yuly_Aykhenvald
Young, of the University of Victoria, suggests that aesthetic absolutism can be defined as "Aesthetic propositions which only become true if, and only if
Aesthetic_absolutism
Attributes associated with women and girls
hairdo. Body alteration is the deliberate altering of the human body for aesthetic or non-medical purpose. One such purpose has been to induce perceived
Femininity
US musical group
Ritual Aesthetic (stylized as Ritual Æsthetic) is an American industrial band founded in 2013 based in Denver, Colorado, United States. The band has released
Ritual_Aesthetic
1994 film by Quentin Tarantino
Registry by the Library of Congress as "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". Pulp Fiction follows a nonlinear narrative structure with
Pulp_Fiction
Book by Herbert Marcuse
The Aesthetic Dimension: Toward a Critique of Marxist Aesthetics (German: Die Permanenz der Kunst: Wider eine bestimmte marxistische Ästhetik) is a 1977
The_Aesthetic_Dimension
Fictional location
reality. They are one of the best-known examples of the liminal space aesthetic and the creepypasta genre. The concept began with an anonymous interpretation
The_Backrooms
Contemporary musical subculture
mainstream awareness, with its visual style and fashion influencing various aesthetic variants such as cybergoth and mall goth, while facing public moral panic
Goth_subculture
Topics referred to by the same term
Aesthetic Realism is a philosophy founded by Eli Siegel in 1941. Aesthetic realism may also refer to: Aesthetic realism (arts), the attempt to represent
Aesthetic realism (disambiguation)
Aesthetic_realism_(disambiguation)
Erotic still photography or film that is not sexually explicit
or scenes, and is intended to be sexually arousing and beautiful in an aesthetic sense. The distinction between softcore pornography and erotic photography
Softcore_pornography
Online musical genre and visual aesthetic
Vaporwave is an internet music microgenre, aesthetic, and meme that emerged in the early 2010s. It is defined partly by its slowed-down, chopped and screwed
Vaporwave
English writer, critic and essayist (1839–1894)
taken by many as a manifesto (whether stimulating or subversive) of Aestheticism. Born in Stepney in London's East End, Walter Pater was the second son
Walter_Pater
American alternative rock band
The Scene Aesthetic is an American alternative rock band based in Seattle, Washington. The duo consists of Andrew de Torres (also a member of Danger Radio)
The_Scene_Aesthetic
Paradox
The aesthetic–usability effect describes a paradox that people perceive more aesthetic designs as much more intuitive than those considered to be less
Aesthetic–usability_effect
Aesthetically unfavorable characteristic
is the degree to which a person's physical features are considered aesthetically unfavorable. Ugliness is a property of a person or thing that is unpleasant
Ugliness
Activity that removes dirt and other particles from people, animals and objects
impurities, from an object or environment. Cleaning is often performed for aesthetic, hygienic, functional, safety, or environmental protection purposes. Cleaning
Cleaning
Typeface mimicking Chinese brush strokes
express an East Asian, or more specifically, Chinese typographic sense of aestheticism. Styled to mimic the brush strokes used in Chinese characters, wonton
Wonton_font
Interior decorated by James McNeill Whistler and Thomas Jeckyll
inherent character of traditional art (especially in the context of Aestheticism) and Contemporary Art. List of paintings by James McNeill Whistler David
The_Peacock_Room
Lifestyle of subtle wealth
Other terms related to the concept include stealth wealth, old money aesthetic, or silent luxury. Quiet luxury is characterized by understated design
Quiet_luxury
Choice of colors used in design
scheme is a combination of two or more colors used in aesthetic or practical design. Aesthetic color schemes are used to create style and appeal. Colors
Color_scheme
Art and technique of designing buildings
classical "utility" and was understood to include not only practical but also aesthetic, psychological, and cultural dimensions. The idea of sustainable architecture
Architecture
English illustrator and author (1872–1898)
designs and many illustrations for the magazine. He was aligned with Aestheticism, the British counterpart of Decadence and Symbolism. Most of his images
Aubrey_Beardsley
Representation in British Aestheticism (Stanford University Press, 1997), examines the work done in 19th-century aesthetic poetry by a certain culturally
Kathy_Psomiades
1891 essay by Oscar Wilde
conversation, while playful and whimsical, promotes Wilde's view of Aestheticism over Realism. Vivian tells Cyril of an article he has been writing called
The_Decay_of_Lying
Concept about the value of art objects
Artistic merit is the artistic quality or value of any given work of art, music, film, literature, sculpture or painting. The 1921 US trial of James Joyce's
Artistic_merit
Japanese aesthetic salons are popular establishments in Japan where men and women go to receive a great variety of mostly non-surgical beauty treatments
Aesthetic_salon_(Japan)
1980 film by Stanley Kubrick
Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." A sequel titled Doctor Sleep, based on King's 2013 novel
The_Shining_(film)
Polish sculptor (1898–1951)
pioneer of innovative multi-dimensional abstract sculpture, she rejected Aestheticism and advocated for the integration of spatial rhythm and scientific advances
Katarzyna_Kobro
Dance meant to provide erotic entertainment or elicit erotic or sexual thoughts
dance. The culture and the ability of the human body is a significant aesthetic component in many dance styles. Can-can Cage dance Go-go dance Hoochie
Erotic_dance
Abstract expressionism Abstract illusionism Academic art Action painting Aestheticism Afrofuturism Altermodern American Barbizon school American Impressionism
List_of_art_movements
Full-size car
options. Later models of the GS and Crown have taken on a very strong aesthetic kinship through shared design cues. In 2022, Toyota unveiled four different
Toyota_Crown
Fiction genre depicting male same-sex relationships
hdl:2292/23048. Welker 2015, pp. 52–53. "Definitions From Japan: BL, Yaoi, June". aestheticism.com. Archived from the original on 5 June 2009. "What is Boys' Love?"
Boys'_love
Activity to clean and maintain a vehicle
detailing is the set of technical procedures aimed at the thorough cleaning, aesthetic restoration, and protection of a vehicle’s surfaces, both interior and
Auto_detailing
Dental work that improves appearance
dental education to teach dental health professionals the most advanced aesthetic and restorative techniques available. To become a member of the ASDA,
Cosmetic_dentistry
1992 film directed by Edward James Olmos
Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". The film spans 30 years of Chicano gang life in Los Angeles
American_Me
Slang term used for a feminine male
spelling femboi—to young trans men or butch lesbians. As an Internet aesthetic, this may be through the use of jewellery, wearing feminine clothing and
Femboy
English painter (1855–1919)
Pre-Raphaelite Movement, and working in a range of styles including Aestheticism and Symbolism. Her paintings are figural, foregrounding the female body
Evelyn_De_Morgan
Selection of films for preservation in the US Library of Congress
films selected for preservation, each for its cultural, historical and aesthetic contributions since the NFPB's inception in 1988. Throughout the 1980s
National_Film_Registry
Number, approximately 1.618
proportioned their works to approximate the golden ratio, believing it to be aesthetically pleasing. These uses often appear in the form of a golden rectangle
Golden_ratio
1971 film by Mel Stuart
by the Library of Congress, as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". Charlie Bucket, a 12-year-old paperboy from a poor family
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Willy_Wonka_&_the_Chocolate_Factory
Late 19th-century movement
of Edgar Allan Poe. Many were associated with Symbolism, others with Aestheticism. The pursuit of these authors, according to Arthur Symons, was "a desperate
Decadent_movement
1968 essay by Yukio Mishima
praised muscular beauty, which became synonymous with action in his aestheticism. Wyschogrod, Edith (Summer 1993). "Killing the Cat: Sacrifice and Beauty
Sun_and_Steel_(essay)
Gymnastics competition series
series in Aesthetic Group Gymnastics is a series of competitions officially organized and promoted by the International Federation of Aesthetic Group Gymnastics
2026 Aesthetic Group Gymnastics World Cup series
2026_Aesthetic_Group_Gymnastics_World_Cup_series
Anglo-French poet and eccentric
vanished into obscurity. His poetry is seen as an example of 19th-century aestheticism. Marzials's father, Antoine-Theophile Marzials, was the pastor of the
Theo_Marzials
Small, upscale hotel
location in urban areas. They will usually also display a strong sense of aesthetic, and have a unique, un-homogenized character. They may be themed too,
Boutique_hotel
American music producer (1948–2026)
innovative use of drum machines, loops, and samples much of his production aesthetic is now synonymous with music from the 1980s. Many musical collaborations
David_Z_(producer)
Subculture centered on Gothic and classic education
internet aesthetic and subculture concerned with higher education, the arts, and literature, or an idealised version thereof. The aesthetic centres on
Dark_academia
Asian American subculture
girls or Asian baby gangsters (ABGs) are members of a subculture and aesthetic originating in Asian American communities. While its origin and meaning
Asian_baby_girl
American television series (2006–2010)
work together to prevent catastrophic futures. The series emulates the aesthetic style and storytelling of American comic books, using multi-episode story
Heroes_(American_TV_series)
Names that authors use instead of real names
identifiable author, or for any of several reasons related to the marketing or aesthetic presentation of the work. The author's real identity may be known only
Pen_name
British-American writer and academic
at UC Berkeley, whose research focuses on the history of language and aestheticism in 19th century Victorian English society, along with topics involving
Grace_Lavery
Philosophical concept
propositions that refer to objective features of the world. Aesthetic realism (not to be confused with Aesthetic Realism, the philosophy developed by Eli Siegel,
Philosophical_realism
Painting by Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Freer Gallery of Art, 1998. Prettejohn, Elizabeth. Art for Art's Sake: Aestheticism in Victorian Painting. Yale University Press, 2007. Spencer-Longhurst
The_Blue_Bower
Academic journal
Aesthetic Surgery Journal is a peer-reviewed medical journal that covers the field of plastic surgery. The journal's editor-in-chief is Jeffrey Kenkel
Aesthetic_Surgery_Journal
British physician, eugenicist, writer and social reformer (1859–1939)
disagreeing with his terminology, in 1913 Ellis proposed the term sexo-aesthetic inversion to describe the phenomenon. In 1920 he coined the term eonism
Havelock_Ellis
Nostalgia for the Heisei era
Heisei retro (Japanese: 平成レトロ) is a Japanese retro commercial aesthetic, fashion style and subculture surrounding nostalgia for certain aspects of the
Heisei_retro
Subgenre of heavy metal
various types of heavy metal music with J-pop melodies and a Japanese idol aesthetic. Kawaii metal's lyrical topics often contain kawaii (cute, lovable, kidlike)
Kawaii_metal
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