anti-aestheticism
- noun
- /ˌæntiˌeɪsθɛtɪˈsɪzəm/
- Specialized
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antiesteticismo
- The exhibition celebrated anti-aestheticism by showcasing pieces that defied conventional standards of beauty.
Examples
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Some critics argued that the novel's anti-aestheticism was a deliberate challenge to traditional artistic values.
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His work was notable for its strong sense of anti-aestheticism and disregard for classical beauty.
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The movement's anti-aestheticism challenges traditional notions of beauty.
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Many artists embraced anti-aestheticism in the 20th century.
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Many artists embraced anti-aestheticism in the 20th century to push against conventional beauty standards.
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Some critics argued that the novel's anti-aestheticism served as a challenge to the established artistic norms.
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The exhibition celebrated anti-aestheticism by displaying works that rejected traditional standards of beauty.
Antonyms
- Literature
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A belief that beauty and artistic form are more important than practical or moral matters
How Opposed
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
anti-aestheticism = aestheticism (transparent) = anti + aesthetic + ism
The meaning is directly compositional: 'anti-' expresses opposition to aestheticism.
Etymology
Anti-aestheticism begins with anti- meaning 'against' and aesthetic meaning 'about beauty or taste', from a Greek word for 'feeling'. So, anti-aestheticism describes being against art that focuses on beauty, which is why it rejects traditional artistic values.