Aesthetics are very important in painting, sculpture, photography, film, dance and other arts.
Aesthetics is a term that derives from the modern Latin aesthetica , in turn from the Greek aisthētikḗ (which is linked to "knowledge acquired through the senses" ). The concept can be used in different ways depending on the context .
Aesthetics is the discipline dedicated to the analysis of beauty and the philosophy of art . Aesthetics, in this framework, indicates what is considered beautiful.
Also known as aesthetics, on the other hand, are the thematic and stylistic characteristics that constitute the fundamental features of a movement or an artist. Aesthetics, in this case, is a distinctive quality that is very important in design and fashion .
Aesthetics concept
In a more colloquial field, we talk about aesthetics in relation to that associated with how beauty is enjoyed or perceived . Thus, aesthetic pleasures are given by the enjoyment of these elements.
What is elegant and pleasing to the eye can be mentioned as aesthetic. For example : "It is a very aesthetic restaurant, with careful decoration that allows you to enjoy a fascinating experience" , "The house that my grandmother bought has aesthetic windows" , "This car may be aesthetic but it does not work well" .
In the case of commercial products, when making a review it is common to talk about their aesthetic section. For example, returning to the case of the automobile, when a new model is released, journalists specialized in this field test it and write about all its aspects, from the technical (the most important) to the aesthetic. Since the latter is subjective , a method that the press uses to give an opinion that the majority of readers can accept as valid is the comparison with the previous model. For example: "The seat material has been replaced with vinyl."
Proportion , symmetry , color , texture , shape , and light and shadow contrast are some of the characteristics that are often evaluated to rate aesthetics. Beyond the pattern given by social parameters, aesthetic value is subjective and can even change in a community over time; That is why innovation and creativity are valued.
Although referring to an interpretation of aesthetics is complex, it can be taken into account that the visual component of an expression causes a certain impression . Perception can generate an emotion or awaken a feeling depending on individual sensitivity .
Fashion design usually takes into account the predominant criteria of aesthetics.
Beautification of appearance
The idea of aesthetics also refers to the beautification of a person's appearance . A beauty center , in this way, is an establishment that offers treatments and services that aim to eliminate imperfections and enhance attractiveness.
A cosmetic surgery , likewise, is a surgical intervention whose purpose is to beautify a sector of the body. The nose, eyelids and breasts, to name a few possibilities, can be modified with cosmetic surgery.
Social pressure on aesthetics
The pressures that society places on people to achieve aesthetic perfection is truly a cause for concern. One of the worst characteristics of this trend is that it leaves no one out: the youngest people feel forced to work on their bodies and "make the most" of the advantages that age gives them, as if showing off their natural appearance were a sign of ingratitude; The elderly, on the other hand, must hide their wrinkles and gray hair, subjecting themselves to a multitude of products and treatments .
The concept of aesthetics understood and applied in this way establishes a series of norms that oppose nature, because they condemn us if we refuse to alter our appearance. No one likes to be called ugly or laughed at for certain physical characteristics, whether genetic or those that arise as a result of lifestyle . However, we are educated to look at these characteristics and understand them as defects , to mock those who exhibit them and prevent them from appearing on our body by all means.
Cosmetic products, such as makeup , are used massively to improve aesthetics and to try to silence criticism about personal appearance. This way you can change the color of your face, highlight your eyelashes and lips, and hide blemishes and wrinkles, to name a few possibilities.
The punk aesthetic is characterized by the use of leather jackets, ripped pants, patches, and mohawked hairstyles.
Increasingly frequent surgeries
The aforementioned cosmetic surgery is a treatment that has become increasingly more affordable in recent times. While in the 1980s it was reserved for the wealthiest people, in the 21st century it is something that the middle class can afford without major problems.
Those who have undergone a consultation of this type assure that surgeons always find a reason to recommend an operation and that they are very persuasive, something to keep in mind before approaching this area.
Likewise, it must be considered that cosmetic surgery is still a surgical intervention, which carries certain risks . It is interesting to reflect on how many people choose to accept these risks in pursuit of superficial change. In this equation, society is key: hardly anyone wants to undergo surgery when it is not necessary if what they want to modify is not frowned upon by the environment.