This study investigates the integration of aesthetic education into quality education through a bibliometric analysis of 824 articles published between 2015 and 2023. Using CiteSpace, the research identifies evolving trends, core themes, and future directions in aesthetic and quality education. The analysis reveals a shift from traditional pedagogical approaches to broader areas such as technology integration, educational innovation, and social justice. Key themes include the transformation of arts education, the interplay between educational policy and social responsibility, educational assessment and student development, and the impact of technological advancements. Future research directions include the fusion of aesthetic education with technology, cross-cultural implications, inclusive education, social responsibility, and robust assessment metrics. The study emphasizes the intrinsic value of aesthetic education in enhancing quality education across educational, aesthetic, societal, and emotional dimensions. It highlights four main research themes and five prospective areas, aiming to enrich theoretical and practical discourse in aesthetic education. The findings underscore the importance of aesthetic education in fostering creativity, addressing personalized learning needs, and promoting social equity. The study provides insights into the evolving research landscape, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary approaches and innovative educational strategies.This study investigates the integration of aesthetic education into quality education through a bibliometric analysis of 824 articles published between 2015 and 2023. Using CiteSpace, the research identifies evolving trends, core themes, and future directions in aesthetic and quality education. The analysis reveals a shift from traditional pedagogical approaches to broader areas such as technology integration, educational innovation, and social justice. Key themes include the transformation of arts education, the interplay between educational policy and social responsibility, educational assessment and student development, and the impact of technological advancements. Future research directions include the fusion of aesthetic education with technology, cross-cultural implications, inclusive education, social responsibility, and robust assessment metrics. The study emphasizes the intrinsic value of aesthetic education in enhancing quality education across educational, aesthetic, societal, and emotional dimensions. It highlights four main research themes and five prospective areas, aiming to enrich theoretical and practical discourse in aesthetic education. The findings underscore the importance of aesthetic education in fostering creativity, addressing personalized learning needs, and promoting social equity. The study provides insights into the evolving research landscape, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary approaches and innovative educational strategies.