Art, though aesthetically autonomous, has deep spiritual and moral implications. Like the capacity for worship, the aesthetic sense is one of the characteristics that set man apart from the animals.

His task is to develop an aesthetic based on biblical truth and Christian experience, which will utilize his powers in contending for Christ through the broad approaches of the visual arts, music ...

Charles Lalo, The Aesthetic Analysis of a Work of Art: An Essay on the Structure and Superstructure of Poetry, The Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism, Vol. 7, No. 4, Special Issue On Aesthetics ...

This is the phenomena that is called “Aesthetic Chills.” It’s tied to strong emotional reactions to music or dramatic moments in fiction, or even to works of visual art.

Aaron Meskin, Aesthetic Testimony: What Can We Learn from Others about Beauty and Art?, Philosophy and Phenomenological Research, Vol. 69, No. 1 (Jul., 2004), pp. 65-91 ...