Aestheticism

Aestheticism is an artistic movement that emphasizes beauty and sensory experiences over moral or narrative content. It arose in the late 19th century, particularly within Symbolism, which used symbols to express complex ideas and emotions. Aestheticism advocates "art for art's sake," suggesting that art's value lies in its beauty and form rather than its message or purpose. This movement celebrated the exploration of colors, textures, and rhythms, seeking to evoke feelings and provoke thought through sensuous experiences, rather than delivering a clear moral or political statement.