Aesthetics is a branch of philosophy concerned with the study of the idea of beauty.
aesthetics in British English
or sometimes US esthetics (iːsˈθɛtɪks, ɪs-)
noun(functioning as singular)
1.
the branch of philosophy concerned with the study of such concepts as beauty, taste, etc
2.
the study of the rules and principles of art
Word origin
C18: from Greek aisthētikos perceptible by the senses, from aisthesthai to perceive
aesthetics in American English
(ɛsˈθɛtɪks)
noun
the study or theory of beauty and of the psychological responses to it; specif., the branch of philosophy dealing with art, its creative sources, its forms, and its effects
Word origin
< aesthetic
Examples of 'aesthetics' in a sentence
aesthetics
The request has as much to do with politics as aesthetics.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
They distinguish themselves from hippies of the Left because they are more interested in beauty and aesthetics.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Politics, aesthetics, literature were all preoccupations for these privileged and idealistic young people.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Reasons for antipathy towards ebooks included irritation about'ugly adverts' to matters of art and aesthetics.