Beauty facts for kids
Beauty is a special quality that makes something pleasing to our senses or minds. When something is beautiful, it might be nice to look at, listen to, touch, taste, smell, or even just think about. The opposite of beautiful is ugly. Beauty is also a feeling that can be hard to explain, and it means different things to different people and cultures. We don't know if only humans can experience it.
There are many ideas about what makes something beautiful.
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What Makes Something Beautiful?
Some people believe that beauty comes from how real or lifelike something appears.
- For example, a beautiful picture might be one that looks exactly like the real thing.
Beauty in Ideal Forms
Another idea is that something is beautiful if it matches what we think it "should" look like.
- A beautiful tree might have a straight, brown trunk and lots of green leaves.
- Beautiful clouds might be those that are white and fluffy, like soft wool.
Beauty and Our Feelings
Sometimes, beauty is about how an object makes us feel.
- A beautiful piece of music might make people feel very happy or very sad, creating a strong emotion.
Beauty in Quality
Beauty can also be about the quality of something.
- For instance, a beautiful story might be one that is extremely well-written and engaging.
There are many other ideas about beauty, and some things people find beautiful don't fit into any of these simple explanations.
Related Topics
- Aesthetics: This is the study of beauty and art.
- Physical attractiveness: This refers to how beautiful someone's body or face is considered.
Images for kids
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The bust of Nefertiti, a famous ancient Egyptian sculpture from the 14th century BC.
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An Indian woman wearing her traditional clothes.
See also
In Spanish: Belleza para niños
