Aestheticism

The Aesthetic movement is a loosely defined movement in art and literature in later nineteenth century Britain. Generally speaking, it represents the same tendencies that Symbolism or Decadence stood for in France, and may be considered the English branch of the same movement. It belongs to the anti-Victorian reaction and had post-Romantic roots. It took place in the late Victorian period from around 1868 to 1901, and is generally considered to have ended with the trial of Oscar Wilde.

Books

• The Aesthetic Adventure by William Gaunt ISBN 0224011057

See also: Aesthetics, Artistic Dress movement

Related Topics:
Aesthetics - Artistic Dress movement

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