My father once told me something that struck a chord within me. He said that inspiration is crucial, just like being in love. This notion not only made perfect sense, but it also validated my constant state of being for as long as I can recall. Beauty holds an incredible power to inspire us, awaken a profound sense of love, and bring out the best in life. Feeling inspired does feel like being in love.
The idea of beauty is abstract and, quite frankly, there probably is no logical explanation to it. Whether it’s a beautiful piece of music or a majestic piece of art or bird’s singing early in the morning or a flower blooming or an overwhelmingly beautiful architectural piece, it certainly provides an infinite source of inspiration, transcendence and creativity.
The relationship between aesthetic beauty and human creativity is complex, multifaceted, individual and subjective. Yet, here are some elaborations on how aesthetic beauty can enhance human creativity.
Aesthetic beauty often challenges our preconceived notions and expands our perspectives.
Beauty encourages us to see the world in new and different ways, breaking the boundaries of conventional thinking. By exposing ourselves to diverse forms of beauty, we can develop a broader understanding of the world and explore unconventional ideas, leading to enhanced creativity.
Picture yourself strongly believing that beauty lies solely in symmetry and conventional physical attractiveness, then seeing Picasso’s painting “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon” – a groundbreaking Cubist artwork that completely challenges traditional perspectives of the human form. Picasso pictures female bodies and faces as a combination of geometric sharp angles. This fragmentation of form challenges our preconceived notions of beauty, inviting us to question traditional standards and explore new ways of perceiving the human figure.
Aesthetic beauty evokes strong emotions.
The stories of soldiers refusing to destroy beautiful architectural pieces during wartime are fascinating. It’s remarkable that even in times of total dehumanization and destruction, some soldiers would have the courage to defy orders and preserve these structures. Whether it’s the Brugge Belfry during the WWII or the Bridge of Sighs in Venice or Stephansdom in Vienna, the refusal to destroy something so inherently beautiful demonstrates our unwavering emotional connection to beauty. And, emotions play a crucial role in the creative process.
Beauty has a captivating effect on our attention and focus.
When we encounter aesthetically pleasing objects or environments, we tend to be more engaged and attentive. This heightened focus not only fosters concentration, but also allows us to delve deeper into our creative endeavors. Have you ever found yourself staring at a sunset completely mesmerized with the stunning display of colors without even realizing it?
Aesthetic beauty has an incredible ability to relax and reduce stress and creativity thrives in the relaxed and calm state.
Aesthetic beauty has a remarkable ability to inspire and uplift us in profound ways.
Whether we encounter a breathtaking piece of art or listen to a beautiful melody, the sheer beauty of these experiences has the power to awaken our senses and ignite a the creative spark. I genuinely believe that beauty, regardless on how it manifests itself, serves as a constant reminder of the infinite wonders that exist in the world and inspires us to explore, create, and bring forth our own unique expressions of beauty in whatever we do.
The greatest gift you can give yourself is to embrace the art of beautifying every single thing you do and every thing you are surrounded with. Add an inspiring element on your desk in your office, take an extra 2 minutes to have some final aesthetic touches to your meals while cooking, turn a simple drink into an experiential delight, bring an artwork into your life that speaks to you, indulge in visually captivating movies that Europeans, in particular, excel at creating, listen to symphonies, watch a dance performance and be amazed by the incredible transformation it will bring to your life.