George Santayana

It is veneer, rouge, aestheticism, art museums, new theaters, etc. that make America impotent. The good things are football, kindness, and jazz bands.

Spanish Philosopher

Understand that aestheticism appreciates art's beauty without considering practical use.

Art's Value

Aestheticism isn't just about decor; it's about appreciating deeper beauty in art forms.

Beyond Decoration

Aestheticism goes beyond personal taste and can influence fashion, design, and lifestyle.

Cultural Influence

Know that aestheticism was an art movement with historical significance in the 19th century.

Historical Movement

Aestheticism prioritized the beauty of art over social and political messages.

Beauty Over Ideas

Aestheticism had a strong impact on literature, emphasizing beauty in writing style.

Influence on Literature

 and you realize that that river is reflected in a second river that is arched over your head, a celestial river of starlight, and you are caught between these two rivers, and you are held in a beauty that hinges on the juxtaposition between harshness and aestheticism.