The Analysis of Beauty
- Artist
- William Hogarth
- Date
- 1753
- Style
- Rococo
- Genre
- Illustration
"The Analysis of Beauty" is a notable illustration and book by 18th-century artist William Hogarth, published in 1753. It articulates Hogarth's theories of visual beauty and grace, emphasizing the importance of the serpentine line—what he calls the "line of beauty"—over classical ideals. While reflecting the Rococo Rococo style's ornate elegance, Hogarth aimed to make his ideas accessible to the common man. His work blends artistic critique with humor, influencing aesthetic thought and challenging traditional notions of beauty.
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