ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Aesthetics

Aesthetics is how things look and how people react to how they look. For example, when you look at a painting, it might look beautiful to you because it has interesting colors and shapes. Some people might even prefer simpler aesthetic designs, such as a black and white photo. When people talk about aesthetics, they are usually talking about how something looks, feels, and what their initial reaction is when they look at it.