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Formalism is an approach to aesthetics that considers the formal elements of art (e.g., line, shape, color, texture) more important than the content or context.

Aesthetic taste refers to the subjective, individual preferences that guide one's judgment of beauty and art.

Art that is innovative, pushing new boundaries, and often seen as ahead of its time. It challenges established norms and conventions in art and society.

Beauty as a subjective experience influenced by culture and personal preference. It is deeply connected to the emotional response it elicits.

The sublime is a concept of aesthetic quality that inspires a feeling of awe or wonder, often linked with the vastness, grandeur, or beauty that dwarfs human scale.

Aesthetic judgment refers to the sensory contemplation or appreciation of an object (not necessarily an art object), while moral judgment refers to how actions are judged as right or wrong.

Mimesis is an aesthetic concept that suggests art is an imitation of life, originating from Plato and further developed by Aristotle.

An artistic and intellectual movement emphasizing inspiration, subjectivity, and individualism—a reaction against the Industrial Revolution and the norms of the Age of Enlightenment.

An approach to aesthetics that examines how gender roles and stereotypes may influence one's understanding and critique of art, advocating for the inclusion of women's perspectives.

Expressionism in aesthetics emphasizes the artist's emotional experience over realistic representation, often through distortion and exaggeration.

A philosophy that advocates for the intrinsic value of art, independent of any moral, didactic, or utilitarian function.

The study of the aesthetic experience of music, its beauty, and its emotional impact, as well as its form, structure, and relevance to human culture and society.

A branch of aesthetics that examines the appreciation of natural and human-created environments, considering factors like sustainability, harmony, and respect for the surrounding context.

An art form that typically features a skeptical interpretation of culture, history, and identity, often questioning the concepts and values of modernism.

An aesthetic experience is a moment of aesthetic contemplation that is pleasing, often marked by heightened perception of beauty or profound emotional response.

An aesthetic theory that values the realistic representation of subjects in art; art is appreciated for its accuracy in portraying real life.

Conceptual art places emphasis on the idea or concept over the physical artifact. The aesthetic experience may be derived from thought rather than sensory input.

Aesthetic distance refers to the gap between a viewer's conscious reality and the fictional reality presented in art. It allows the viewer to appreciate art without over-identifying with it.

In aesthetics, catharsis refers to the purification or purgation of emotions (especially pity and fear) through art.

Plato's theory posits that non-material abstract forms (or ideas) are the most accurate reality. Art is considered an imitation of these forms, and thus twice removed from the truth.

An art movement of the European avant-garde in the early 20th century with a strong anti-war and anti-establishment ethos. It dismissed conventional aesthetic standards.

Aesthetic qualities refer to the perceived attributes in objects or works of art that provoke aesthetic response, such as harmony, balance, rhythm, contrast, and dominance.

Instrumentalism holds that art should serve a moral, educational, or political purpose. It is judged by its utility in these realms.

An aesthetic movement characterized by simplicity, focusing on the essentials of form and color, and reducing the artwork to its necessary elements.