Essays on Aesthetics

Aesthetics is the branch of philosophy that asks questions about the nature of art and beauty. The Classical definition of art is the good, the true, the beautiful. Art equals something that is beautiful then it is true and leads the person experiencing it, to the good. While this may be the classical definition of art it is not quite accurate. To think that something is true and good just because it is beautiful is not right. There are three critiques of this definition which define art in a different

“Oww,” I winced as my knee buckled for about the millionth time that day as I tried to practice my pirouettes for the dance audition starting in a couple of minutes. “Come on” I thought to myself wondering why my knee chose this exact time, this was important, I needed to nail this audition so that I could earn myself a spot in Company 2 this year. It was heart wrenching to think that I could be in Company 1 in 7th grade! “Get in order according to your number,” the dance teacher noted and I did

Designer Vagina and tackling the stigma of Aesthetic Gynecology From the inception of time itself women have been obsessed with their appearance at a level far greater than their male counterparts. Innovative methods of grooming were birthed as a result of this obsession and today we have just about every appearance tweaking option available to us. Whilst the likes of permanent make up, Botox and lip fillers are something of a norm, acceptance of aesthetic gynecology procedures has been slow. Amidst

The African American Aesthetic and the Caucasian American Aesthetic contrast starkly, revealing profound insights on the character and progression on American society. The African American and Caucasian American aesthetics rally around different societal and cultural ideas of beauty; the African American Aesthetic proudly champions African tradition while the Caucasian American Aesthetic originates from the structural ideas European culture. Ezra Pound’s poem, “Portrait d’une Femme,” which was

The introduction of Donald J. Funes' book Musical Involvement addresses the topic of music as an aesthetic experience. The preface to the introduction is the realization that truly listening to music requires an active response, and this type of listening is not innate. All throughout the day we are bombarded with music and every day sounds, most of which remain in our periphery. It can be difficult to focus on a single event such as a concert, lecture or any other situation that requires a quite

The aesthetics of an artifact are the immediate feelings evoked when experiencing that artifact via the sensory system. I consider aesthetic responses to be different from other cognitive responses in at least three ways. Aesthetic response is rapid, usually within seconds of exposure to the artifact. Aesthetic response is involuntary, requiring little if any expenditure of cognitive effort. Aesthetic response is an aggregate assessment biased either positively (e.g, beauty or attraction) or negatively

“Police Aesthetics” Book Review Cristina Vatulescu’s book, Police Aesthetics: Literature, Film, and the Secret Police in Soviet Times, deals with the aestheticization of politics and the intersection between Soviet secret police practices and artistic production. The documents emerging from the secret police archives of the former Soviet bloc have caused scandal after scandal, compromising esteemed cultural figures and abruptly ending political careers. Taking advantage of the partial opening of

completed in Platform Diving and therefore when talking about the nutritional requirements, aesthetic requirements will be used where possible to offer a comparison. A vast understanding of Platform Divers nutritional needs is vital to enable this sport to progress further. The specific data will provide vital information to sports supplement companies and to enable future platform diving athletes

telling. The following essay will discuss Hollywood’s commercial aesthetic as applied to storytelling, expand on the characteristics of the “principles of classical film narration” and evaluate alternative modes of narration and other deviations from the classical mode. a) Hollywood’s commercial aesthetic as applied to storytelling: According to Richard Maltby (2003) commercial aesthetic is used to describe Hollywood’s aesthetics system, driven as it is by the existence of entertainment as a commercial

Before I worked in aesthetic clinic, I was envious of aesthetic doctors as they always seem to be fresh, they dress smartly and neatly ever and moreover, their monthly income is above average. That is why I changed my job from medical officer of private clinic as soon as I received a job offer. The main duty of aesthetic doctor is consultation and explaining the suitable treatment for each costumer depending on their skin types and skin problems. Although it takes a few minutes sometimes, it can