A bit of artistic insight |Is aesthetics a kind of high-level quality?

Let me explain it clearly to you: Why is aesthetic appreciation considered the highest level of literacy?

First, the ability to perceive art
Having the ability to perceive art enables one to precisely capture the deep details of artworks. When viewing ink paintings, one can distinguish the artistic conception of “blank space” from the monotony of “empty space”; when listening to music, one understands the emotional changes behind the rhythm, which is the foundation for delving into the core of art.

Second, the artistic creativity
Artistic creativity involves transforming the absorbed beauty into new expressions. People who have learned calligraphy not only can write well but also can incorporate the aesthetic principles of the balanced density and spacing in calligraphy into their daily lives, making beauty tangible in specific expressions and presentations.

Third, the pursuit of artistic spirit
The pursuit of artistic spirit means being able to firmly maintain the ability to discern high-quality art, not blindly following the trend of “popular art”, cherishing cultural heritage, and maintaining the understanding of “art with a soul” in the midst of the hustle and bustle.

Aesthetics is the perception that penetrates the surface. It can perceive the vitality from the blooming of flowers and understand the passage of time from the falling leaves. It is the creativity that breaks through conventions, which can be transformed into ingenious home designs and express new ideas. It is also a noble spiritual pursuit. As Kant said, “Beauty is the symbol of morality,” inspiring people to yearn for truth, goodness and beauty, embracing diverse differences, resisting vulgar temptations, and adhering to the inner bottom line.

Aesthetics, this advanced quality, enables us to perceive and understand the world, to create a rich life, and to pursue the nourishment of the soul. When we cultivate this quality, we ultimately move towards a higher spiritual realm. When aesthetics becomes an inherent ability, beauty can be found everywhere in life!

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