A bit of artistic insight | All Forms of Aesthetics Are Manifestations of Thought

Aesthetics is not merely the judgment of beauty and ugliness. In a broad sense, it is the external manifestation of the human spiritual world, permeating every aspect of daily life. In a narrow sense, artistic aesthetics is a profound touch of the ideological core in works, involving multi-dimensional perception of form, technique and connotation. Whether in a broad or narrow sense, aesthetics is always the concrete expression of thought and the intuitive presentation of the essence of spirit.

Thought is the underlying logic of the aesthetic system. The aesthetic choices of creators are essentially the embodiment of their cognitive understanding. Thought and ideas determine aesthetic orientation, cultural accumulation shapes aesthetic depth, and personal experience endows aesthetic warmth.

Realist creators take the idea of “facing reality head-on” as the core of their work, using realistic techniques to depict the current state of society and convey their concern for people’s livelihood. Surrealist creators, on the other hand, are guided by the idea of “breaking through”, using fantastical imagery to explore the boundaries of the subconscious and showcase their pursuit of freedom. The differences in the styles of their works actually reflect the different ways creators perceive the world, which is a visual translation of their ideological cores.

Aesthetic experience is the verification of thought. The differences in interpretation of the same work by viewers stem from the disparity in their ideological backgrounds. Understanding the thought behind aesthetics is to understand the diversity of human spirit. This is precisely the profound value of aesthetic experience that transcends visual enjoyment.

The tea for today is all gone. Next time, I’ll brew a fresh pot and enjoy art with you again.