Dr. Vassilis Michalopoulos reflects on the complex nature of aesthetics, quoting E.P. Papanoutsou’s notion that aesthetics is a special relationship between our soul and the world. Defining "beautiful" is challenging because it is both subjective and objective; what one person finds beautiful, another may find indifferent or ugly. This lack of a clear definition suggests beauty is perceived differently by each individual.
However, through studying commonly accepted standards of beauty, artists and plastic surgeons can identify certain guiding principles or proportions that represent aesthetic harmony. This understanding allows them to create work that transcends mere mimicry, even if it deviates from mass media standards.
Ultimately, true aesthetic harmony must begin from within. Without inner balance, one cannot fully appreciate external beauty. The perception of beauty is fluid, defying absolute rules and numbers, highlighting the subjective experience of aesthetic appreciation.