Meaning

2 senses
  1. (uncountable, usually)The study or philosophy of beauty.

    Ästhetik

    эсте́тикаestɛ́tika

    есте́тикаestétyka

    (art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art)

  2. (uncountable, usually)An artist's principles, preferences, and/or his agenda

Examples

3 sentences
  1. These costs include potential health hazards, poor aesthetics, or reduction in home values.

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  2. Dorottya's stunning features reflect the rich diversity of Hungarian aesthetics.

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  3. "Casper, 'kawaii' is a modern concept in Japanese aesthetics." "What does it mean, David?" "It's about 'cuteness.'"

    ru«Каспер, "кавай" - это понятие современной японской эстетики». – «Что оно значит, Дэвид?» – «Умильность».

    de„Casper, ‚kawaii‘ ist ein moderner Begriff der japanischen Ästhetik.“ – „Was bedeutet es, David?“ – „Es geht da um Niedlichkeit.“

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Translations

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Forms

plural: aesthetics

Synonyms

1 synonyms
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  • (art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art):esthetics

Word family

8 related words

See also

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