A story, a work of art, a face, a designed object — how do we tell that something is beautiful? And why does it matter so much to us? Designer Richard Seymour explores our response to beauty and the surprising power of objects that exhibit it.
Beauty is so much more than symmetry or fashion. Being beauty – and seeing beautiful things – exerts power we can’t begin to imagine. Why should this be? And how does it work?
This TED Talk answers some of these questions.
One thing is sure: beauty serves us. It can light the way to a life of peace and joy.
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