In Western societies, beauty is defined as white, which originated in early racial theorists. Despite the scientific basis of these standards, beauty is largely determined by class and the image of the “perfect” woman is often the most highly prized. Whether a woman has the right features, the right hair color, or the right body shape, beauty standards have always been influenced by social class. As a result, cosmetic surgery and facials are often much more expensive than braces or facials.

Before the eighteenth century, most philosophical accounts of beauty centered on the object or qualities of the object. Augustine explicitly asks in De Veritate Religione whether things are beautiful because they give pleasure, and he opts for the second option. Platon and Plotinus, however, make the connection between beauty and the responses of love and desire. They also place beauty within the realm of Forms, where the mind participates.

The beauty of the natural world is not static, but it changes over time. Alan Moore says that beauty is an ever-changing concept that evolves with time. The notion of beauty can be an expression of personal pleasure, or it can be purely aesthetic and devoid of any intellectual basis. In such a case, a designer must reconsider their role in problem-solving to find the right balance between aesthetics and purpose. And a designer must remember that beauty has many facets.

Aristotle’s definition of beauty emphasizes the importance of order and symmetry in an object. ‘Formedness’ is defined as a definite shape that characterizes the type of thing an object is. These qualities are essential for beauty. The classical conception of beauty has become the predominant conception of beauty in Western cultures. Its representation is embodied in classical architecture, neoclassical sculpture, and classical literature.

Plato’s political philosophy aims to reorient the way people think about beauty. He considers beauty to be a virtue that should promote harmony in society. Similarly, Friedrich Schiller believes that aesthetic appreciation of beauty is the ultimate reconciliatory act of the rational and sensual aspects of human nature. But what is beauty? Aristotle and Plato do not agree. Socratic philosophy offers two very different understandings of beauty.

Similarly, aesthetics has a fundamental role in the evaluation of beauty. Beauty is often defined by its appearance, which is a composite of parts. But an object can only be beautiful if it has beauty in its details. In addition, beauty cannot be constructed from ugliness. So if the object is beautiful, it must be characterized by symmetry and the law of beauty throughout. This applies to colour, gold, lightning, and stars.

While Western societies have widely accepted certain definitions of beauty, there are several other criteria that differ from culture to culture. For example, in Burma, the Kayan women stack brass coils on their necks to give the appearance of length. Their purpose is to attract male attention, which is why they have become a controversial attraction for tourism in recent years. They may be an example of beauty, but it’s important to note that there is no universal standard of beauty.