I have to write a paper on the above issue. I'm focusing on anti-aestheticism in art, particularly the Dada movement. I have a few ideas on where to start, but if anyone knows more about the golden ratio than I (which is not a lot...), post away!
Sing lustily and with a good courage. Beware of singing as if you were half dead, or half asleep; but lift up your voice with strength.
If you don't know it's impossible it's easier to do. And because nobody's done it before, they haven't made up rules to stop anyone doing that again, yet. — Neil Gaiman