I believe there are both more beautiful things and more access to beautiful things now than in the past. With technological advancements, we have access to a wealth of art, music, and architecture from different parts of the world that we might not have had access to before. Additionally, there is greater diversity in the types of art and design that people create now, so we have more options to choose from. However, I do think there is a certain charm to the aesthetics of the past that can be difficult to replicate in the modern age.