Why beauty matters by Roger Scruton.

This is a multi part presentation about the artistic concept "beauty" Well worth watching.

Art Renewal Center

A great resource with information on all aspects of the "fine" art movement.

The "Slow Art" Manifesto

The "Slow Art" Movement

"Slow Art" meaning

"A Darwinian theory of beauty"

Here is one of the TED lecture series by Denis Dutton and his take on the evolutionary nature of beauty. He even explains why technical skills are important.

"The Banishment of Beauty"

Scott Burdick recently posted an excellent video on the Banishment of Beauty. You can view this four part video on YouTube