Definitions
Aestheticism
Is the emphasis on beauty within art rather function
What does aestheticism do for beauty?
Brings an emphasis to beauty
Aesthetes were inspired by
Walter Horatio Pater
Aesthetes
An individual that follows aestheticism ideals
What is aestheticism produced for?
The piece "The picture of Dorian Gray" was made by
Oscar Wilde
Aisthetikos
Of sense perception
What does aestheticism provide for the viewer
A refined and sensual pleasure and overall enjoyment
The slogan "art for arts sake" was made by
Victor Cousin
Dandyism
Emphasizing elegance
What did aesthetes believe about art?
That art was the most intense experience that an individual experiences
Walter Pater's quote
"Art is self-sufficient and need serve no moral"
Art for art's sake
Art needs no justification, that it need serve no political, didactic, or other end.
How does beauty and form challenge traditional views of aesthetics?
It advocated for behaviour that was likely to maximize the beauty and happiness in one’s life
When did Walter Pater die
July 1894