Is Beauty A Personal Thing?
Beauty is commonly defined as the pleasing appearance of things which makes these objects enjoyable to see. These objects may include nature, humans, landmarks and works of artwork. Beauty, along with other aesthetic sense, is the most important consideration of aesthetics, among the several major branches of psychology. The importance and significance of beauty in aesthetics have inspired many artists and critics over the ages and remains the most debated issue among aestheticians and others interested in psychology and aesthetics. The word beauty has several meanings depending on who you ask.
According to some philosophers beauty is the essential characteristic of a being. Others however, consider beauty as the subjective essence of a person which is determined by the person’s ability to produce a particular aesthetic quality or trait. The subjective definition of beauty is dependent on what satisfies an individual’s personal needs. While there is some debate on whether beauty can be subjective or objective, beauty is typically agreed to be an aesthetic quality that is essential to the human experience. When considered as an essential characteristic of a person, beauty is considered to be the basic quality of a person which is desired by all people.
The subjectivity of beauty is also related to the concept of beauty being purely subjective. There are different theories which support this view. According to some, beauty is defined as the relation between things which are necessary and other things which are not necessary. Others believe that beauty is independent of notions of beauty such as beauty being purely subjective or an essential characteristic of a person. They further agree that beauty is determined by the degree to which a thing agrees to the other essential qualities of a person.
In order to better understand the concept of beauty, it is helpful to explore the various definitions of beauty found throughout the history of aesthetic theory and discussions. According to some, beauty is something that can be perceived and appreciated. For others, beauty is something that can be appreciated only in the eye of the beholder. Others hold that there is an ideal form for beauty which varies with every individual and is not dependent on other factors. It is also important to note that beauty depends on the individual experiencing it. It differs from what a person may consider to be beauty based on culture, profession, status, and ethnicity.
Beauty is important because it affects how one feels about themselves. When a person sees a beautiful object or scene, they tend to think about the object, and how it makes them feel. This may include the idea of finding pleasure in the scene, or an emotional connection with it. People who cannot see beauty through the eyes of a beholder tend to lack an aesthetic value of the objects they see around them, and as a result, do not enjoy seeing them at all.
Most philosophers agree that beauty is a subjective and purely subjective quality. It is affected by the thoughts of the beholder, and so beauty may vary from one culture to another. The beauty of a landscape for one may be vastly different than the beauty found in a work of art for another. The beauty of nature is in its wide variety, and no two places will ever look the same to any two people who visit them. The definition of beauty varies from one person to the next, and beauty as something that cannot be measured or controlled.
