{"id":14735,"date":"2022-03-31T17:59:56","date_gmt":"2022-03-31T17:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scenic.org\/?p=14735"},"modified":"2026-05-05T21:12:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T21:12:34","slug":"visual-pollution-and-the-preservation-of-aesthetic-places","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scenic.org\/2022\/03\/31\/visual-pollution-and-the-preservation-of-aesthetic-places\/","title":{"rendered":"Visual Pollution and the Preservation of Aesthetic Places"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14736\" src=\"https:\/\/develop-scenic-america.pantheonsite.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/country-road-1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"632\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scenic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/country-road-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.scenic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/country-road-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.scenic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/country-road-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scenic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/country-road.jpg 1096w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Aesthetics has become a widely-used concept nowadays, from your \u201cInstagram aesthetic\u201d to your personal fashion aesthetic. But America\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/alexandratalty\/2021\/01\/01\/bucket-list-travel-the-best-us-destinations-for-2021\/?sh=5e42be752b2b\">most alluring places<\/a> have aesthetics of their own\u2014beauty that is being threatened by <strong>visual pollution<\/strong>. Here\u2019s a look at the <strong>meaning of aesthetics<\/strong> and the ways in which visual pollution can erode it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What Does \u2018Aesthetic\u2019 Mean?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/dictionary.cambridge.org\/us\/dictionary\/english\/aesthetic\">dictionary definition<\/a> of aesthetic is \u201crelating to the enjoyment or study of beauty, or showing great beauty.\u201d In its noun form, it refers to a visual tone, mood, or style. As a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interaction-design.org\/literature\/topics\/aesthetics\">design principle<\/a>, aesthetics \u201cincludes factors such as balance, color, movement, pattern, scale, shape and visual weight.\u201d Though often associated with graphic design, it\u2019s also something architects consider when designing buildings, structures, and areas with visual appeal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"539\" class=\"wp-image-12689\" src=\"https:\/\/develop-scenic-america.pantheonsite.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Charlottesville-Historic-Pedestrian-Downtown-Mall_small-1024x539.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scenic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Charlottesville-Historic-Pedestrian-Downtown-Mall_small-1024x539.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.scenic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Charlottesville-Historic-Pedestrian-Downtown-Mall_small-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.scenic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Charlottesville-Historic-Pedestrian-Downtown-Mall_small-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scenic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Charlottesville-Historic-Pedestrian-Downtown-Mall_small-1536x808.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.scenic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Charlottesville-Historic-Pedestrian-Downtown-Mall_small.jpg 1996w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>Charlottesville, VA, courtesy Charlottesville CVB<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From a psychological standpoint, too, aesthetics has meaning. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyg.2020.577703\/full#refer1\">Aesthetic Self Effect<\/a> argues that \u201cour aesthetic engagements are a central component of our identity.\u201d Our aesthetic interests help us define and understand ourselves.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This leads to the idea of <strong>aesthetic places<\/strong>. Just as our aesthetics define our sense of self, the aesthetic of a place defines its uniqueness. Its visual qualities\u2014balance, color, texture, and more\u2014create a special sense of place. Think of the sloped streets and Victorian architecture of <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.usnews.com\/San_Francisco_CA\/Things_To_Do\/\">San Francisco<\/a>, or the bright colors and Creole architecture of New Orleans. These are beloved, aesthetic places with their own visual mood.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What Is Visual Pollution?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visual pollution refers to things that obstruct or detract from natural and man-made landscapes. <a href=\"\/sign-control\/tools-for-action\/sign-control\/\">Billboards<\/a>, utility wires, and litter are good examples. If you\u2019ve seen ads plastered over public places, you\u2019ll already be familiar with some of the negative effects like eye strain, distraction, and a general decrease in overall pleasantness. However, the problems go beyond that.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"405\" class=\"wp-image-14452\" src=\"https:\/\/develop-scenic-america.pantheonsite.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Midtown-bbs-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scenic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Midtown-bbs-1.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.scenic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Midtown-bbs-1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the aesthetic places we know and love, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Szymon-Chmielewski\/publication\/283491169_Measuring_visual_pollution_by_outdoor_advertisements_in_an_urban_street_using_intervisibilty_analysis_and_public_surveys\/links\/59d5e8fea6fdcc8746989c01\/Measuring-visual-pollution-by-outdoor-advertisements-in-an-urban-street-using-intervisibilty-analysis-and-public-surveys.pdf\">visual pollution<\/a> detracts from the character of the location. It can steal away the sense of place, and in so doing, rob it of its identity. Can you imagine Glacier National Park\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/glac\/planyourvisit\/goingtothesunroad.htm\">Going-to-the-Sun Road<\/a> dotted with billboards? Or the historic squares of Savannah, Georgia peppered with high rises?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why <a href=\"\/visual-pollution-issues\/\">scenic conservation<\/a> is a vital consideration as America\u2019s places expand and grow. We must foster new development that respects the special character of places: their distinctive geographical features, cultures, climate, and natural systems. Otherwise, with no checks on visual pollution, our aesthetic places will be eroded and lost.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here at Scenic America, we\u2019re working to keep America\u2019s aesthetic places beautiful and distinct. We want to see responsible growth that doesn\u2019t sacrifice identity along the way. Read about our <a href=\"\/about-us\/mission\/seven-principles-scenic-conservation\/\">principles of conservation<\/a>, see <a href=\"\/about-us\/annualreport\/\">what we\u2019ve accomplished<\/a> in 2021, or <a href=\"https:\/\/scenic.salsalabs.org\/join\/index.html\">sign up for our newsletter <\/a>to stay up-to-date on our work and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scenic.org\/take-action\/\">how you can help<\/a>.<br \/><br \/>Scenic America\u2019s mission is to preserve and enhance the visual character and scenic beauty of America. <a href=\"https:\/\/scenic.salsalabs.org\/donate\/index.html\">Donate today<\/a> to help us protect our beautiful places and the heart of our country\u2019s character.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aesthetics has become a widely-used concept nowadays, from your \u201cInstagram aesthetic\u201d to your personal fashion aesthetic. But America\u2019s most alluring places have aesthetics of their own\u2014beauty that is being threatened by visual pollution. Here\u2019s a look at the meaning of aesthetics and the ways in which visual pollution can erode it. What Does \u2018Aesthetic\u2019 Mean? 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