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
This architecture pursues beauty of form.
In poetry, a balance between formal beauty and beauty of content is important.
Compound of 形式 (form) and 美 (beauty). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the term is used in modern aesthetic discourse.