aesthetics

US /esˈθet̬·ɪks/
UK /esˈθet̬·ɪks/
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1.

a set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art

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The artist's work explores the aesthetics of urban decay.
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The building's design prioritizes modern aesthetics.
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beautyartistrydesignstyletaste
2.

the philosophical study of beauty and taste

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He majored in philosophy with a specialization in aesthetics.
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The course covers various theories of aesthetics from different cultures.
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philosophy of arttheory of beauty
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aestheticaesthete