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Aesthetic Value

Aesthetic value is a judgment of value based on an object's appearance and the emotions it evokes, though it is difficult to objectively assess. Aesthetics influence value in many fields like art, crafts, real estate, engineering, and nature. Judging artistic and aesthetic value is complex as perceptions of beauty are culturally influenced.

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Aesthetic Value

Aesthetic value is a judgment of value based on an object's appearance and the emotions it evokes, though it is difficult to objectively assess. Aesthetics influence value in many fields like art, crafts, real estate, engineering, and nature. Judging artistic and aesthetic value is complex as perceptions of beauty are culturally influenced.

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What Is Aesthetic Value?

Aesthetic value is a judgment of value based on the appearance of an object


and the emotional responses it evokes. While it is difficult to objectively assess
aesthetic value, it often becomes an important determining factor in overall
value; things people perceive as attractive tend to be in higher demand, and
will cost more than comparable objects without the aesthetic component. For
example, two homes with similar amenities, locations, and sizes can sell for
radically different prices if one is a custom-designed Craftsman while the
other is a generic manufactured home.

Judging artistic value is a complex process. Culturally, ongoing debates swirl


around aesthetics in many regions of the world, and perceptions of beauty
tend to be influenced by the culture a person grows up in. People in the West,
for example, may value Classical design inspired by Ancient Greece and Rome,
while people in the East may not find this style aesthetically pleasing. Works
of art are judged on aesthetic value and can have radically difference price
tags on the basis of appearance and creator, even if the materials are identical.

Art is not the only field where aesthetic value is a concern. Crafts like furniture
and clothing design must also consider aesthetics, as must real estate, where
the appearance of a home can have a profound impact on the sales price.
Engineers also consider aesthetics when designing products, as an attractive
design can make a product more valuable in the eyes of consumers;
keyboards, for example, come in a variety of designs, and those with unusual
or distinctive appearances tend to have a higher price point.

This can also be a concern with nature. In many cultures, the idea that nature
has inherent aesthetic value is widely socially accepted, although some
natural landscapes may be considered more attractive than others. The belief
in the aesthetic value of nature was the driving force behind social
developments like the national parks in the United States; the government
specifically set aside natural spaces for their natural beauty, rather than
allowing residents of the nation to use them for development.

Aesthetics is a highly subjective area of study, although numerous colleges


and universities include coursework designed to help students assess
aesthetics and make accurate judgments. Psychologists and social scientists
also have an interest in this field, as they want to know how cultures develop
ideas about beauty, and how those ideas play out in cultural phenomena.

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