Issues concerning aesthetics have been questioned since as early as the works of Plato and Aristotle, further developing since the 18th Century, especially with the work of Immanuel Kant, who established modern aesthetics. The subject of aesthetics has always been debated, with many theories concerning the matter, all produced from different perspectives; these have resulted in many conflicting views. This discussion will be contextualized by the work of critics concerning art and ideas of beauty and consciousness; through these, broader assumptions will be made regarding the aesthetic experience and aesthetic analysis.
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