| In modern times, the aesthetics has changed a lot. The metaphysical aesthetics, which enjoyed a leading place in the past, has declined because it only served the elite and the art and had fallen behind the present life. So the modern aesthetics turns to culture and present life. The change of aesthetics opens a new way for us to study Li Yu's aesthetics, that is, Li Yu's aesthetics of life.Li Yu's aesthetics of life was profoundly influenced by commodities economy and the trend of liberation of individual personality in late Ming Dynasty. He emphasized enjoying one's life and its taste. On the basis of his own practice and experience, his unique aesthetics of life was gradually formed. The paper tries to interpret it from horticulture, appearance, and health preservation respectively.Li Yu's aesthetics of life can still be a guide of our life. It cannot only instruct the details of our life, but also can help us build a positive viewpoint on our life to make our life better.
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