Beauty: What is it?

Mirror mirror on the wall, who in the land is fairest of all?

Call it a cliche, but I think beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Our expectations of what beauty is can often be distorted by the images we see others take enjoyment in whether those images are considered beautiful in its true art form or based on the feeling derived from the image. History reveals that our concept of beauty seems to fluctuate over time, particularly concerning people. So, what is beauty? The thought provoking questions below should get your perspective jumping.


Is beauty in the eye of the beholder, which defines beauty as that which brings enjoyment to the onlooker? Does beauty have specific objective standards, which means there are criteria that determine if one is beautiful or not? Is art only accepted as great art if it is beautiful? If we say something is beautiful, is it expected that others are to take enjoyment in it as well? Is there a universal concept of beauty?

Do beauty and happiness go hand in hand? Is natural beauty better than constructed beauty? What would the world be like if everyone agreed on what is beautiful? Can beauty be defined? Is beauty skin deep or does it come from the heart? Can you feel beauty or is beauty only able to be seen? Can a person be beautiful on the inside even if you can't see it with your eyes? What does the term "beautiful personality" mean? Does beauty matter?

Can beauty be heard, thus the statement "she sounds beautiful" or "she has a beautiful voice"? Is it possible that what we see as beautiful is a reflection of ourselves and our individuality? Is there such a thing as real beauty? If so, does false beauty exist? What is beauty when it comes to the attraction between a man and a woman? Are you beautiful?

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