What was the main concern of aesthetics?
Aesthetics is the philosophical study of beauty, art and taste, and it focuses on the nature of aesthetic experience and the principles of aesthetic judgment. Central to aesthetics are questions about the nature of art and beauty, and how they are related to each other. Aesthetics also explores the role of art in society, the experience of art, and the relationship between art and other cultural practices, such as literature and music. Additionally, aesthetics investigates philosophical concepts such as creativity, genius, and taste, and how they contribute to the aesthetic experience.