BEAUTY TREATMENT
Briefly

Roger Scruton argues that modernity's embrace of relativism has led to a depletion of beauty in art and architecture, creating a disconnect from human aspirations.
The Culture Critic emphasizes the significance of beauty as not merely aesthetic but vital for collective identity, asserting it binds people to shared truths.
Social media discussions reveal a deep concern that contemporary society neglects beauty, prioritizing generic usability over artistic value, impacting cultural legacy.
Critics note a moral degradation in society that sacrifices magnificent art for mundane designs, exemplified by the demolition of historical landmarks for function over form.
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