Aesthetics is a subject that studies aesthetic activities and artistic phenomena. In food culture, aesthetics mainly refers to the food and drinks on the table. The purpose of aesthetics is to study how diet affects diners' emotions and thoughts through senses such as vision, taste and touch. Aesthetics in diet not only considers the arrangement and decoration of food, but also includes the collocation of food and drink, the collocation of taste and the quality of food.
The aesthetic value of food, social and cultural background, cognition of dietary tradition and other factors should be considered comprehensively in the aesthetic appreciation at the dining table. Taking international food culture as an example, western countries pay attention to taste and quality, while Asian countries pay more attention to the color and texture of food. Food culture and customs in different places can reflect the local economy, social development level, food resources and work and rest habits.
In addition, another important aspect of aesthetics is food safety and hygiene. Food safety and hygiene is an indispensable part of aesthetics on the dining table. While enjoying delicious food, people also need to keep a sense of safety and hygiene at all times. Only under the premise of ensuring food safety can the aesthetic value of food culture be better displayed.
In a word, aesthetics is an important branch of food culture, and the food and drinks on the table need to show their aesthetic era and value through various means. While studying and studying food culture, we also need to constantly improve our awareness of food safety and hygiene. Only under the guarantee of these conditions can we enjoy table food better.