Aesthetic Movement

The Aesthetic Movement was a late 19th-century cultural movement that emphasized beauty and art for art's sake, rejecting the idea that art should serve a moral or political purpose. Originating in Britain, it promoted the value of aesthetics in everyday life and encouraged artists, writers, and designers to focus on beauty and sensual experiences. Key figures included Oscar Wilde and James Whistler. The movement influenced various fields, including literature, visual arts, and interior design, advocating for an appreciation of beauty as an essential part of life rather than purely functional or utilitarian considerations.