Parus Albert Schaeffer, Yonly 1, 2023 Reconnecting aesthetics and authenticity Some thoughts on the revival of beauty in contemporary art. In today's artistic landscape, art has largely engaged in conceptual frameworks, socio-political discourses, and cultural analyses, often neglecting aesthetics or intentionally neglecting the dimension of beauty. The shifting paradigms in the art world have led to a somewhat provocative question: Should beauty reclaim its place in the creation and evaluation of art? These thoughts argue for the revival of beauty in art and explain its role in human interconnectedness, universal understanding, and emotional resonance. Historically, beauty has been at the center of artistic endeavors. The Classical period emphasized harmonious proportions and ideal forms, while the Romantic period sought ...