Table of Contents:

Chapter 1

: Introduction
  1.1 Background and Rationale
  1.2 Research Objectives
  1.3 Scope and Limitations
  1.4 Methodology

Chapter 2

: Theoretical Framework
  2.1 Definitions of Beauty in Art
  2.2 Aesthetic Theories and Philosophical Perspectives
  2.3 Cultural Relativism and Universalism in Aesthetics

Chapter 3

: Beauty in Western Art Tradition
  3.1 Classical Greek Notions of Beauty
  3.2 Renaissance Idealization of Beauty
  3.3 Modern and Contemporary Perspectives

Chapter 4

: Beauty in Eastern Art Traditions
  4.1 Traditional Chinese Aesthetics
  4.2 Japanese Concepts of Beauty (Wabi-Sabi, Mono no Aware)
  4.3 Indian Aesthetic Philosophy (Rasa, Shringara)

Chapter 5

: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Beauty in Art
  5.1 Comparative Analysis of Artistic Representations
  5.2 Common Themes and Divergent Interpretations
  5.3 Influence of Globalization on Perceptions of Beauty

Chapter 6: Case Studies
  6.1 Case Study 1: Comparative Analysis of Selected Artworks
  6.2 Case Study 2: Beauty in Ritual and Sacred Art
  6.3 Case Study 3: Contemporary Artistic Practices and Beauty Ideals

Chapter 7: Conclusion and Implications
  7.1 Summary of Findings
  7.2 Theoretical Contributions and Practical Applications
  7.3 Recommendations for Further Research

References

Appendices