noun
beauty of form; formal beauty
Refers to aesthetic value derived from shape, structure, or arrangement, often contrasted with 内容美 (beauty of content). Used in art, design, and literary criticism.
See also: 内容美
この建築は形式美を追求している。
This architecture pursues beauty of form.
詩において形式美と内容美のバランス
In poetry, a balance between formal beauty and beauty of content is important.