Aesthetics Through the Ages; A Dynamic Change from 19th Century to 21st Century France

This paper goes into the history and evolution of aesthetics from 19th to 21st century France. Comparisons to the United States are made throughout the paper, and the importance of understanding the development of aesthetics in France is also discussed. The paper is split into three chapters: the 19th century, the 20th century, and the 21st century.