Aestheticism is a philosophical and artistic movement that emphasizes beauty and the appreciation of art. TASTE, CULTURE, artiness, and Beardsley are all related to this movement. TASTE refers to the appreciation of beauty and the enjoyment of the senses. CULTURE is the shared beliefs, values, and practices of a particular group or society. Artiness is the quality of being artistic or having an artistic style. Beardsley was an English illustrator and author who was associated with the Aestheticism movement.