This is an essay about the phenomenon of “aesthetic chills”—you know, the moment when, experiencing a work of art, you feel a rush of physical emotion, a shiver that runs down your spine. Often, it ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Shane O'Neill of The Washington Post about the word "aesthetic" and its evolution from art criticism and design theory to online speak and the White House.

You can listen to Laura D’Olimpio discuss the importance of aesthetic education with David Rutledge on The Philosopher’s Zone. Education in the arts and art theory is vital. Arts education must be ...

Can you think of a work of art that truly thrilled you? Maybe you can—and if you can, maybe it even literally made you shiver, or sent a chill up your spine. This is the phenomena that is called ...

Art deco is a classic style that has had many moments at the forefront of interior design, and 2026 will be home to a new ...

I’ve heard the words, “but a child can do it,” uttered many times in museums. It’s the immediate response for many people when they view a work of abstract art, particularly work by Picasso. In fact, ...

Aesthetics—When you "feel" it. When you "feel" the power of the art. When it all comes together in perfect harmony—song, performance, message, connection—there is a physical reaction to the art. You ...

You can imagine how excited I was to discover that Pinterest's 2026 trend predictions for beauty, fashion, and lifestyle included something dubbed the opera aesthetic with images of velvet theater ...