esthetics
/ɛsˈθɛtɪks/
noun
- The branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of beauty, art, and taste, and with the creation and appreciation of beauty.
- In her art class, she studied esthetics and learned why certain paintings are considered beautiful.
- The designer's work is influenced by Japanese esthetics, which value simplicity and natural materials.
- Esthetics helps us understand why we find some music moving and other music unpleasant.
- A set of principles or ideas about what is beautiful or artistically pleasing, especially in a particular field or culture.
- The modern esthetics of the building feature clean lines and lots of glass.
- The company's product design follows a minimalist esthetics that appeals to young consumers.
- Different cultures have different esthetics when it comes to garden design.