Meaning Of The Word Aestheticism

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Aestheticism Meaning

Aestheticism Definition
Aestheticism Definition

What's The Definition Of Aestheticism?

aestheticism in American English
the doctrine that aesthetic principles underlie all human values
noun: the acceptance of artistic beauty and taste as a fundamental standard, ethical and other standards being secondary

aestheticism in British English
noun: the doctrine that aesthetic principles are of supreme importance and that works of art should be judged accordingly

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