Aesthetic
/iːsˈθɛtɪk/noun
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Did you know?The term 'aesthetic' originates from the Greek word 'aisthesis', meaning perception or sensation, intertwining art with the very act of feeling.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
αἴσθησις (aisthesis)
“The act of perceiving or feeling through senses.”
17th Century
Latin
aestheticus
“Pertaining to perception or sensation.”
18th Century
English
aesthetic
“Relating to the appreciation of beauty, particularly in art.”
19th Century
English
aestheticism
“A movement emphasizing aesthetic values over social themes.”
Modern English
English
aesthetic
“Referring to the principles of beauty and artistic taste.”
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