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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

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	* Nineteenth century architecture.		* Nineteenth century architecture.
	* Polite architecture.		* Polite architecture.
		+	* Wallpaper.
	* Winchester House.		* Winchester House.

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	The poet and playwright Oscar Wilde was an advocate for the Aesthetic movement. Tutored by art critics Walter Pater and John Ruskin, Wilde captured the essence of Aestheticism both in its literary form and as a vehicle for graphic design and interior design. His manuscripts were illustrated by some of the leading figures in the movement (such as Aubrey Beardsley, whose drawings for Wilde’s play, Salomé, were so scandalous that some were only printed privately), and in life, he was described as an Aesthetic.		The poet and playwright Oscar Wilde was an advocate for the Aesthetic movement. Tutored by art critics Walter Pater and John Ruskin, Wilde captured the essence of Aestheticism both in its literary form and as a vehicle for graphic design and interior design. His manuscripts were illustrated by some of the leading figures in the movement (such as Aubrey Beardsley, whose drawings for Wilde’s play, Salomé, were so scandalous that some were only printed privately), and in life, he was described as an Aesthetic.

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	The Peacock Skirt, illustration by Aubrey Beardsley for Oscar Wilde's play Salomé (1892).		The Peacock Skirt, illustration by Aubrey Beardsley for Oscar Wilde's play Salomé (1892).
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	Over time, women became involved in the creation of Aesthetic decorative items. Some attended art schools and were recognised for their talents. Others applied their skills to homemade tapestries or other creative outlets. For instance, Jane Burden, the wife of William Morris, and her sister Elizabeth Burden were English embroiderers who were essential to textile development at Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co.		Over time, women became involved in the creation of Aesthetic decorative items. Some attended art schools and were recognised for their talents. Others applied their skills to homemade tapestries or other creative outlets. For instance, Jane Burden, the wife of William Morris, and her sister Elizabeth Burden were English embroiderers who were essential to textile development at Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co.

−	Recognising the significance of the Aesthetic Movement, British designer William Morris (also a follower of the art critic John Ruskin) felt it was essential for beauty to be available to all in the form of well crafted products. He and his followers built upon the Aesthetics appreciation ~~of nature~~, but he lessened the emphasis on pure beauty and instead focused on the relationship between ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Art~~ art], ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Labour~~ labour] and ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Society~~ society]. In the development of the Arts and Craft movement, Morris put Ruskin’s theories into ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Practice~~ practice], placing a high ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Value~~ value] on ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Works~~ work], the pleasure derived from high-~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Quality~~ quality] craftsmanship and the natural beauty of ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Materials~~ materials].	+	Recognising the significance of the Aesthetic Movement, British designer William Morris (also a follower of the art critic John Ruskin) felt it was essential for beauty to be available to all in the form of well crafted products. He and his followers built upon the Aesthetics' appreciation, but Morris lessened the emphasis on pure beauty and instead focused on the relationship between art, labour and society. In the development of the Arts and Craft movement, Morris put Ruskin’s theories into practice, placing a high value on work, the pleasure derived from high-quality craftsmanship and the natural beauty of materials.

	--[[User:Heidi_Schwartz\|Heidi Schwartz]]		--[[User:Heidi_Schwartz\|Heidi Schwartz]]

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	The poet and playwright Oscar Wilde was an advocate for the Aesthetic movement. Tutored by art critics Walter Pater and John Ruskin, Wilde captured the essence of Aestheticism both in its literary form and as a vehicle for graphic design and interior design. His manuscripts were illustrated by some of the leading figures in the movement (such as Aubrey Beardsley, whose drawings for Wilde’s play, Salomé, were so scandalous that some were only printed privately), and in life, he was described as an Aesthetic.		The poet and playwright Oscar Wilde was an advocate for the Aesthetic movement. Tutored by art critics Walter Pater and John Ruskin, Wilde captured the essence of Aestheticism both in its literary form and as a vehicle for graphic design and interior design. His manuscripts were illustrated by some of the leading figures in the movement (such as Aubrey Beardsley, whose drawings for Wilde’s play, Salomé, were so scandalous that some were only printed privately), and in life, he was described as an Aesthetic.

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	The Peacock Skirt, illustration by Aubrey Beardsley for Oscar Wilde's play Salomé (1892).		The Peacock Skirt, illustration by Aubrey Beardsley for Oscar Wilde's play Salomé (1892).

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−	During ~~his trip to~~ North America he delivered lectures on Aestheticism and good taste - impressing upon his audiences the importance of the new "English Renaissance in Art" and interior decoration.	+	During a tour of North America, Wilde delivered lectures on Aestheticism and good taste - impressing upon his audiences the importance of the new "English Renaissance in Art" and interior decoration. While his manner and delivery could be charming, scandals about his private life tarnished his reputation. In some instances, Wilde did not find his audiences terribly receptive.

−	~~Unfortunately, Wilde did not find his audiences terribly receptive to this new form of art.~~ He said, “A fresh mode of beauty is absolutely distasteful to them, and whenever it appears they get so angry and bewildered that they always use two stupid expressions - one is that the work of art is grossly unintelligible; the other, that the work of art is grossly immoral. What they mean by these words seems to me to be this. When they say a work is grossly unintelligible, they mean that the artist has said or made a beautiful thing that is new; when they describe a work as grossly immoral, they mean that the artist has said or made a beautiful thing that is true.”	+	He said, “A fresh mode of beauty is absolutely distasteful to them, and whenever it appears they get so angry and bewildered that they always use two stupid expressions - one is that the work of art is grossly unintelligible; the other, that the work of art is grossly immoral. What they mean by these words seems to me to be this. When they say a work is grossly unintelligible, they mean that the artist has said or made a beautiful thing that is new; when they describe a work as grossly immoral, they mean that the artist has said or made a beautiful thing that is true.”

	= Elements of the exotic in architecture and decor =		= Elements of the exotic in architecture and decor =

−	Despite Wilde's observations, the movement ~~found~~ a degree of success in ~~a marriage~~ of architecture and decoration. On the outside, many of the residences built for followers of the Aesthetic movement were somewhat understated. Functionality was still a priority, although everything about the home had the potential to be treated as an artistic object. That became particularly apparent in interior decor and furnishings, which were created as an eclectic mix of styles, cultures and materials.	+	Despite Wilde's observations, the Aesthetic movement did experience a degree of success in the form of architecture and decoration. On the outside, many of the residences built for followers of the Aesthetic movement were somewhat understated. Functionality was still a priority, although everything about the home had the potential to be treated as an artistic object. That became particularly apparent in interior decor and furnishings, which were created as an eclectic mix of styles, cultures and materials.

	The Holland Park home of the British painter Frederic Leighton is an example of this mixture of restrained and exotic styles. Designed by George Aitchison, the exterior of the structure is simple and classical in style, but just inside the front entrance is an eye dazzling two-storey Arab Hall displaying Leighton's collection of tiles gathered during his travels to the Middle East.		The Holland Park home of the British painter Frederic Leighton is an example of this mixture of restrained and exotic styles. Designed by George Aitchison, the exterior of the structure is simple and classical in style, but just inside the front entrance is an eye dazzling two-storey Arab Hall displaying Leighton's collection of tiles gathered during his travels to the Middle East.

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	Despite Wilde's observations, the movement found a degree of success in a marriage of architecture and decoration. On the outside, many of the residences built for followers of the Aesthetic movement were somewhat understated. Functionality was still a priority, although everything about the home had the potential to be treated as an artistic object. That became particularly apparent in interior decor and furnishings, which were created as an eclectic mix of styles, cultures and materials.		Despite Wilde's observations, the movement found a degree of success in a marriage of architecture and decoration. On the outside, many of the residences built for followers of the Aesthetic movement were somewhat understated. Functionality was still a priority, although everything about the home had the potential to be treated as an artistic object. That became particularly apparent in interior decor and furnishings, which were created as an eclectic mix of styles, cultures and materials.

−	The Holland Park home of the British painter Frederic Leighton is an example of this mixture of restrained and exotic styles. Designed by ~~Geroge~~ Aitchison, the exterior of the structure is simple and classical in style, but just inside the front entrance is an eye dazzling two-storey Arab Hall displaying Leighton's collection of tiles gathered during his travels to the Middle East.	+	The Holland Park home of the British painter Frederic Leighton is an example of this mixture of restrained and exotic styles. Designed by George Aitchison, the exterior of the structure is simple and classical in style, but just inside the front entrance is an eye dazzling two-storey Arab Hall displaying Leighton's collection of tiles gathered during his travels to the Middle East.

	[[File:Lordleighton.jpg\|link=File:Lordleighton.jpg]]		[[File:Lordleighton.jpg\|link=File:Lordleighton.jpg]]

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	Built in the Aesthetic style, Olana was the home of New York artist Frederic Church who incorporated design elements he observed during a trip to the Middle East. This part of the house was added after the main building was complete.		Built in the Aesthetic style, Olana was the home of New York artist Frederic Church who incorporated design elements he observed during a trip to the Middle East. This part of the house was added after the main building was complete.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
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		+	Aesthetics is a branch of philosophic study that relates to the nature and expression of beauty and taste; in other words, the appearances of things. It is derived from the Greek word ‘aisthetikos’, which refers to sensory perception and understanding or sensuous knowledge. As aesthetics concerns an appreciation of beauty, it is influenced by the subjective taste of an individual.

	The Aesthetic movement (also known as Aestheticism) was a school of intellectual thought that emerged in England in the 1800s. The movement spread to Europe and North America in the late 1800s and became associated with a cultural approach that influenced fine art, music, literature, interior design, decorative arts and architecture on an international scale.		The Aesthetic movement (also known as Aestheticism) was a school of intellectual thought that emerged in England in the 1800s. The movement spread to Europe and North America in the late 1800s and became associated with a cultural approach that influenced fine art, music, literature, interior design, decorative arts and architecture on an international scale.
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	The Peacock Room is one of the most noteworthy examples of interior decoration from the Aesthetic movement. Designed by James Abbott McNeill Whistler for the shipping tycoon Frederick Leyland, the Peacock Room features a large scale frieze of stylised peacocks, gold on turquoise blue, that wind around the walls of the dining room.		The Peacock Room is one of the most noteworthy examples of interior decoration from the Aesthetic movement. Designed by James Abbott McNeill Whistler for the shipping tycoon Frederick Leyland, the Peacock Room features a large scale frieze of stylised peacocks, gold on turquoise blue, that wind around the walls of the dining room.

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	= Aesthetics and women as consumers and creators =		= Aesthetics and women as consumers and creators =

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	= Elements of the exotic in architecture and decor =		= Elements of the exotic in architecture and decor =

−	~~While Wilde was frustrated by the marginal acceptance for Aestheticism, the~~ movement found success in a marriage of architecture and ~~home decor~~. On the outside, many of the residences built for followers of the Aesthetic movement were somewhat understated. Functionality was still a priority, although everything about the home had the potential to be treated as an ~~art~~ object. That became ~~especially~~ apparent in interior decor and furnishings, which were created as an eclectic ~~mixture~~ of styles, cultures and materials.	+	The movement found success in a marriage of architecture and decoration. On the outside, many of the residences built for followers of the Aesthetic movement were somewhat understated. Functionality was still a priority, although everything about the home had the potential to be treated as an artistic object. That became particularly apparent in interior decor and furnishings, which were created as an eclectic mix of styles, cultures and materials.

−	The Holland Park home of the British painter Frederic Leighton is an example of this mixture of restrained and exotic styles. Designed by Geroge Aitchison, the exterior of the structure is ~~somewhat~~ simple and ~~Classical~~ in style~~. However~~, just inside the front entrance is ~~a dramatic contrast -~~ a two-storey Arab Hall ~~displays~~ Leighton's collection of tiles he gathered while visiting the Middle East.	+	The Holland Park home of the British painter Frederic Leighton is an example of this mixture of restrained and exotic styles. Designed by Geroge Aitchison, the exterior of the structure is simple and classical in style, just inside the front entrance however there is a two-storey Arab Hall displaying Leighton's collection of tiles gathered while visiting the Middle East.

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	The Peacock Room is one of the most noteworthy examples of interior decoration from the Aesthetic movement. Designed by James Abbott McNeill Whistler for the shipping tycoon Frederick Leyland, the Peacock Room features a large scale frieze of stylised peacocks, gold on turquoise blue, that wind around the walls of the dining room.		The Peacock Room is one of the most noteworthy examples of interior decoration from the Aesthetic movement. Designed by James Abbott McNeill Whistler for the shipping tycoon Frederick Leyland, the Peacock Room features a large scale frieze of stylised peacocks, gold on turquoise blue, that wind around the walls of the dining room.

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	= Aesthetics and women as consumers and creators =		= Aesthetics and women as consumers and creators =

−	For women (particularly middle class women), the Aesthetic movement was initially a marketing opportunity. Households with extra spending money ~~would be~~ the ideal place for new trinkets and “useful” but beautiful items.	+	For women (particularly middle class women), the Aesthetic movement was initially a marketing opportunity. Households with extra spending money were the ideal place for new trinkets and “useful” but beautiful items.

	Over time, women became involved in the creation of Aesthetic decorative items. Some attended art schools and were recognised for their talents. Others applied their skills to homemade tapestries or other creative outlets. For instance, Jane Burden, the wife of William Morris, and her sister Elizabeth Burden were English embroiderers who were essential to textile development at Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co.		Over time, women became involved in the creation of Aesthetic decorative items. Some attended art schools and were recognised for their talents. Others applied their skills to homemade tapestries or other creative outlets. For instance, Jane Burden, the wife of William Morris, and her sister Elizabeth Burden were English embroiderers who were essential to textile development at Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co.

−	Recognising significance of the Aesthetic Movement, British designer William Morris felt it was essential for beauty to be available to all in the form of well crafted products. He and his followers built upon the Aesthetics appreciation of nature and beauty, and ~~eventually~~ he became one of the founders of the arts and craft movement that took its place.	+	Recognising the significance of the Aesthetic Movement, British designer William Morris felt it was essential for beauty to be available to all in the form of well crafted products. He and his followers built upon the Aesthetics appreciation of nature and beauty, and he eventually became one of the founders of the arts and craft movement that took its place.

	--[[User:Heidi_Schwartz\|Heidi Schwartz]]		--[[User:Heidi_Schwartz\|Heidi Schwartz]]

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	During his trip to North America he delivered lectures on Aestheticism and good taste - impressing upon his audiences the importance of the new "English Renaissance in Art" and interior decoration.		During his trip to North America he delivered lectures on Aestheticism and good taste - impressing upon his audiences the importance of the new "English Renaissance in Art" and interior decoration.

−	Unfortunately, Wilde did not find his audiences ~~very~~ receptive to this new form of art. He said, “A fresh mode of beauty is absolutely distasteful to them, and whenever it appears they get so angry and bewildered that they always use two stupid expressions - one is that the work of art is grossly unintelligible; the other, that the work of art is grossly immoral. What they mean by these words seems to me to be this. When they say a work is grossly unintelligible, they mean that the artist has said or made a beautiful thing that is new; when they describe a work as grossly immoral, they mean that the artist has said or made a beautiful thing that is true.”	+	Unfortunately, Wilde did not find his audiences terribly receptive to this new form of art. He said, “A fresh mode of beauty is absolutely distasteful to them, and whenever it appears they get so angry and bewildered that they always use two stupid expressions - one is that the work of art is grossly unintelligible; the other, that the work of art is grossly immoral. What they mean by these words seems to me to be this. When they say a work is grossly unintelligible, they mean that the artist has said or made a beautiful thing that is new; when they describe a work as grossly immoral, they mean that the artist has said or made a beautiful thing that is true.”

	= Elements of the exotic in architecture and decor =		= Elements of the exotic in architecture and decor =

−	~~The~~ movement found success in a marriage of architecture and decoration. On the outside, many of the residences built for followers of the Aesthetic movement were somewhat understated. Functionality was still a priority, although everything about the home had the potential to be treated as an artistic object. That became particularly apparent in interior decor and furnishings, which were created as an eclectic mix of styles, cultures and materials.	+	Despite Wilde's observations, the movement found a degree of success in a marriage of architecture and decoration. On the outside, many of the residences built for followers of the Aesthetic movement were somewhat understated. Functionality was still a priority, although everything about the home had the potential to be treated as an artistic object. That became particularly apparent in interior decor and furnishings, which were created as an eclectic mix of styles, cultures and materials.

−	The Holland Park home of the British painter Frederic Leighton is an example of this mixture of restrained and exotic styles. Designed by Geroge Aitchison, the exterior of the structure is simple and classical in style, just inside the front entrance ~~however there~~ is a two-storey Arab Hall displaying Leighton's collection of tiles gathered ~~while visiting~~ the Middle East.	+	The Holland Park home of the British painter Frederic Leighton is an example of this mixture of restrained and exotic styles. Designed by Geroge Aitchison, the exterior of the structure is simple and classical in style, but just inside the front entrance is an eye dazzling two-storey Arab Hall displaying Leighton's collection of tiles gathered during his travels to the Middle East.

	[[File:Lordleighton.jpg\|link=File:Lordleighton.jpg]]		[[File:Lordleighton.jpg\|link=File:Lordleighton.jpg]]

−	Tile work from the Arab hall in Lord Leighton's house.	+	Tile work from the Arab hall in Lord Leighton's house displays a small sampling of his collection.

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−	In the decorative arts and interior design, the Aesthetic ~~style~~ features several recurring motifs: nature is a centrepiece and useful items can be beautiful. Flowers, leaves, insects, birds (especially peacocks), spider webs and sunbursts are frequently featured in furniture design and decor. Decorative hardware, ceramic tiles, hinges, doorknobs and wallpaper are also good examples of the decorative arts~~, which~~ focus on the beauty of useful items.	+	In the decorative arts and interior design, the Aesthetic movement features several recurring motifs: nature is a centrepiece and useful items can be beautiful. Flowers, leaves, insects, birds (especially peacocks), spider webs and sunbursts are frequently featured in furniture design and decor. Decorative hardware, ceramic tiles, hinges, doorknobs and wallpaper are also good examples of the decorative arts where the focus is on the beauty of useful items.

	Also apparent are Eastern influences. These appear in furniture made from ebonised wood with gilt decorations and blue and white china, crockery and other porcelain objects.		Also apparent are Eastern influences. These appear in furniture made from ebonised wood with gilt decorations and blue and white china, crockery and other porcelain objects.
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	= Aesthetics and women as consumers and creators =		= Aesthetics and women as consumers and creators =

−	For women (particularly middle class women), the Aesthetic movement was initially a marketing opportunity. Households with extra spending money were the ideal place for new trinkets and “useful” but beautiful items.	+	For women (particularly middle class women), the Aesthetic movement was initially a marketing opportunity. Households with extra spending money were the ideal place for women who may be inclined to purchase new trinkets and “useful” but beautiful items.

	Over time, women became involved in the creation of Aesthetic decorative items. Some attended art schools and were recognised for their talents. Others applied their skills to homemade tapestries or other creative outlets. For instance, Jane Burden, the wife of William Morris, and her sister Elizabeth Burden were English embroiderers who were essential to textile development at Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co.		Over time, women became involved in the creation of Aesthetic decorative items. Some attended art schools and were recognised for their talents. Others applied their skills to homemade tapestries or other creative outlets. For instance, Jane Burden, the wife of William Morris, and her sister Elizabeth Burden were English embroiderers who were essential to textile development at Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co.

−	Recognising the significance of the Aesthetic Movement, British designer William Morris felt it was essential for beauty to be available to all in the form of well crafted products. He and his followers built upon the Aesthetics appreciation of nature ~~and~~ beauty, and ~~he eventually became one of~~ the ~~founders~~ of the ~~arts~~ and ~~craft~~ movement ~~that took its place~~.	+	Recognising the significance of the Aesthetic Movement, British designer William Morris (also a follower of the art critic John Ruskin) felt it was essential for beauty to be available to all in the form of well crafted products. He and his followers built upon the Aesthetics appreciation of nature, but he lessened the emphasis on pure beauty and instead focused on the relationship between [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Art art], [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Labour labour] and [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Society society]. In the development of the Arts and Craft movement, Morris put Ruskin’s theories into [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Practice practice], placing a high [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Value value] on [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Works work], the pleasure derived from high-[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Quality quality] craftsmanship and the natural beauty of [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Materials materials].

	--[[User:Heidi_Schwartz\|Heidi Schwartz]]		--[[User:Heidi_Schwartz\|Heidi Schwartz]]

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	Built in the Aesthetic style, Olana was the home of New York artist Frederic Church who incorporated design elements he observed during a trip to the Middle East. This part of the house was added after the main building was complete.		Built in the Aesthetic style, Olana was the home of New York artist Frederic Church who incorporated design elements he observed during a trip to the Middle East. This part of the house was added after the main building was complete.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The Aesthetic movement (also known as Aestheticism) was a school of intellectual thought that ~~occurred~~ in England in the 1800s. The movement spread to Europe and North America in the late 1800s, and ~~the movement~~ became associated with a cultural approach that influenced fine art, music, literature, interior design, decorative arts and architecture on an international scale.	+	The Aesthetic movement (also known as Aestheticism) was a school of intellectual thought that emerged in England in the 1800s. The movement spread to Europe and North America in the late 1800s and became associated with a cultural approach that influenced fine art, music, literature, interior design, decorative arts and architecture on an international scale.

−	Seen as a distinct contrast to artistic movements that incorporated and highlighted the social and political themes of the times, the Aesthetic movement emphasised beauty and aesthetic values. In the fine arts, ‘art for art’s sake’ ~~became the phrase associated with Aestheticism~~.	+	Seen as a distinct contrast to artistic movements that incorporated and highlighted the social and political themes of the times, the Aesthetic movement emphasised beauty and aesthetic values. In the fine arts it was associated with the phrase ‘art for art’s sake’.

	= The philosophy of Aestheticism =		= The philosophy of Aestheticism =

−	According to the tenets of Aestheticism, literature, painting and music were about beauty, nature and sensuality. ~~Rather~~ than ~~relay~~ messages about morality or other traditional beliefs, Aesthetic art~~, according~~ to ~~the philosopher Emmanuel Kant, existed for the single purpose of being~~ beautiful.	+	According to the tenets of Aestheticism, literature, painting and music were about beauty, nature and sensuality. Philosopher Emmanuel Kant suggested that rather than relaying messages about morality or other traditional beliefs, Aesthetic art existed solely to be beautiful.

	The poet and playwright Oscar Wilde was an advocate for the Aesthetic movement. Tutored by art critics Walter Pater and John Ruskin, Wilde captured the essence of Aestheticism both in its literary form and as a vehicle for graphic design and interior design. His manuscripts were illustrated by some of the leading figures in the movement (such as Aubrey Beardsley, whose drawings for Wilde’s play, Salomé, were so scandalous that some were only printed privately), and in life, he was described as an Aesthetic.		The poet and playwright Oscar Wilde was an advocate for the Aesthetic movement. Tutored by art critics Walter Pater and John Ruskin, Wilde captured the essence of Aestheticism both in its literary form and as a vehicle for graphic design and interior design. His manuscripts were illustrated by some of the leading figures in the movement (such as Aubrey Beardsley, whose drawings for Wilde’s play, Salomé, were so scandalous that some were only printed privately), and in life, he was described as an Aesthetic.
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−	~~That lifestyle suited him to such a degree that he spent time travelling~~ to North America~~. During his trip,~~ he delivered lectures on Aestheticism and good taste - impressing upon his audiences the importance of the new "English Renaissance in Art" and interior decoration.	+	During his trip to North America he delivered lectures on Aestheticism and good taste - impressing upon his audiences the importance of the new "English Renaissance in Art" and interior decoration.

−	Unfortunately, Wilde did not find his audiences ~~especially~~ receptive ~~towards~~ this new form of art. He said, “A fresh mode of beauty is absolutely distasteful to them, and whenever it appears they get so angry and bewildered that they always use two stupid expressions - one is that the work of art is grossly unintelligible; the other, that the work of art is grossly immoral. What they mean by these words seems to me to be this. When they say a work is grossly unintelligible, they mean that the artist has said or made a beautiful thing that is new; when they describe a work as grossly immoral, they mean that the artist has said or made a beautiful thing that is true.”	+	Unfortunately, Wilde did not find his audiences very receptive to this new form of art. He said, “A fresh mode of beauty is absolutely distasteful to them, and whenever it appears they get so angry and bewildered that they always use two stupid expressions - one is that the work of art is grossly unintelligible; the other, that the work of art is grossly immoral. What they mean by these words seems to me to be this. When they say a work is grossly unintelligible, they mean that the artist has said or made a beautiful thing that is new; when they describe a work as grossly immoral, they mean that the artist has said or made a beautiful thing that is true.”

	= Elements of the exotic in architecture and decor =		= Elements of the exotic in architecture and decor =