Beauty is an umbrella term that covers a range of qualities that make an object or person appealing. The concept is often associated with properties such as harmony of form or colour, proportion, authenticity and originality.
Throughout history, people have used various ways to define beauty. Some people view it as a subjective process and others rely on objective criteria to determine whether something is beautiful or not.
Ancient Greek philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle viewed beauty as objective. Aristotle argued that a thing is beautiful if it presents a certain arrangement of parts in a harmonious way.
Aristotle defined beauty as a combination of elements, such as color and form, which work together to produce an attractive effect in the viewer’s mind. He based his concept on the classical understanding of beauty, which was often expressed in terms of ratio and harmony.
The classical conception of beauty is reflected in the aesthetic traditions of Western Europe, and its influence continues to this day. It is rooted in the principles of proportion, harmony and symmetry that have shaped classical art, architecture and sculpture.
Early philosophical thinking about beauty focused on capturing and quantifying its features, using terms such as the golden ratio and Fibonacci sequence. This was a reaction to the neo-Platonic conception of beauty that held that it was impossible to conceive of any object in a single, unchanging way.
One problem with this approach is that it obfuscates what beauty actually is. It is essentially a concept of proportion and symmetrical relation, which makes it difficult to give a precise description. The result is that some critics argue that the term is merely exchangeable and confusing.
Another issue is that beauty has become a source of controversy and is often used to create divides in society. Social media is a great example of this. In a recent Global Advisor survey, people ranked traits like confidence, kindness and happiness as more desirable than physical attributes such as facial appearance and body weight and shape.
Many people have found that looking good helps them feel better about themselves and improve their self-esteem. They may feel more confident and “socially powerful” if they look attractive, leading them to take more risks and pursue their dreams.
In an age of’socially-conscious’ fashion, designers are beginning to focus more on the importance of beauty in design and incorporating it into their work. For instance, former designer and typographer Alan Moore now focuses on the “visual impact” of design.
It’s important for designers to think about beauty in order to achieve their goals and ensure that they’re successful. In fact, it’s a core factor in the success of businesses across different sectors and industries, says Moore.
It’s a tricky subject that can be difficult to understand, but it’s important to remember that beauty is not a fixed concept. It can be changed if we are willing to be creative, explore new ways to view things and look at them from different perspectives.
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