The Value of Beauty, Its Functional Criteria, and Methods of Measurement in Interior Spaces and Architecture

Abstract

The concept of artistic value can be traced back to the aesthetics of Greek philosophy, rooted in the theories of Plato and Aristotle. Aristotle adopted the ideas of his mentor, Plato, who posited that beauty represents the divine absolute ideal. Following this line of thought, Aristotle upheld the principle of mimesis, which asserts that art must imitate and draw inspiration from nature. Classical aesthetics, based on the limits of nature, maintained a longstanding influence until the late Renaissance, when calls for liberating art from its constraints began to gain prominence. This shift resulted in the emancipation of artistic values from the dominance of classical aesthetics and their rigid standards, signaling the advent of a new aesthetic era. This transformation in the perception of artistic value enabled art to transcend mere adherence to prevailing norms. Artistic values became increasingly dynamic, no longer defined by a singular preferred style or a fixed methodological approach. Instead, the cultural significance of contemporary artistic values grew substantially.This evolution extended to contemporary arts, including the functional application of interior architectural design, where aesthetics merged with purpose to reflect the changing nature of artistic expression.