Whether we are talking about a stunning sunset, a beautiful landscape or a beautiful person, beauty is everywhere. It is a cherished quality that evokes emotions in us, makes us happy and creates desire. It is a concept that has pervaded throughout history in different forms and is constantly being reinterpreted.
Traditionally, beauty is considered to be something that transcends the material and the sensuous. The classic conception of beauty is rooted in Aristotle’s Poetics and encompasses the notions of proportion, harmony, and symmetry. This primordial Western conception of beauty is reflected in classical and neo-classical architecture, sculpture, literature, art, and music.
There was a revival of interest in the concept of beauty in art and philosophy in the 1990s. This included the work of art critic Dave Hickey, who declared that “the issue of the 90s will be beauty” (Hickey 1993), as well as feminist-oriented reconstruals and reappropriations of beauty such as those by Brand 2000 and Irigaray 1993. However, it appears that the resurgence of interest in the concept of beauty has been eclipsed by the increased attention to the political entanglements of aesthetic experience and theory.
The term beautifull, which is used as an adjective, means full of beauty, or very pretty. It is a common mispronunciation of the word beautiful, which should be spelled beautiful. Other synonyms for beautifull would be handsome(masculine) or gorgeous(feminine).
In the context of people, beauty is a concept that is often viewed as an innate trait. Many studies have shown that attractiveness is associated with good character, intelligence, and personality. In addition, many philosophies and religions view beautiful people as being inherently good and worthy of love and respect.
On the other hand, many studies have also shown that the perception of beauty is largely culturally relative and can change from one person to another. In fact, some studies have found that people who live in urban areas tend to appreciate beauty more than those living in rural environments. In particular, leisure sites, historical landmarks and places with panoramic views are regarded as more beautiful than residential and industrial areas.
Despite the fact that the perception of beauty is subjective, some studies have found that people who have more knowledge about art are less likely to rate an artwork as beautiful. This could be because those with greater knowledge are more critical of the work and are less likely to be swept up in its allure. Interestingly, the same study found that participants who rated natural experiences as more beautiful were also more likely to rate art and nature as more beautiful than those who did not have any background in either area. This suggests that beauty is not just a subjective feeling but that it can connect people in communities of appreciation.