Gothic (Society/Subcultures/Gothic)
up GothicJust what makes one a "Gothic" or "Goth" one might ask? First, the term itself needs to be defined. A history buff might know that the Goths were a group of Germanic barbarians that invaded the Roman Empire between the 3rd and 5th centuries. Lovers of art and architecture will at once recognize Gothic architecture often seen in massive stone cathedrals, marked by very tall thin arched windows with elaborate stained glass designs. The art itself is dark and morbid, revealing the macabre interests of the Medieval Europeans. A more recent definition of Gothic refers to a movement in literature in the 18th and 19th centuries. Gothic literature is noted by gloomy settings, mysterious and often violent events, and psychological terror of some sort. Some widely known authors of Gothic tales are Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, Edgar Allen Poe, and H.P. Lovecraft. What is known as the Gothic subculture today is actually an offshoot of the punk movement of the 1970s. Groups like Bauhaus and Siouxsie and the Banshees took the punk styles from bands like the Sex Pistols and The Clash and gave it a darker sound. It was actually Siouxsie Sioux herself who is credited with coining the phrase ?Gothic? in reference to music. Some other noted Gothic bands over the past 20 years are The Cure, Sisters of Mercy, The Mission UK, Fields of the Nephilim, Christian Death, Curve, Rosetta Stone, and many others. It was the dark clothes and ghastly makeup worn by those early Gothic bands that inspired what has become typical Gothic fashion. Some characteristic of this fashion are dark colored clothing: blacks, dark reds, blues, and purples. Many often wear clothing made from leather, or in newer times PVC, or pieces of fetish attire, such as corsets and bodices. Bondage clothing, shirts or pants adorned with zippers and strap that constrict movement have become recently popular. Both males and females may be seen wearing makeup, which often consists of white, or very pale foundation, with dark colors on the eyes and lips. The dark, elaborate clothing was first meant as a backlash against the colorful clothes of the disco era. Goths may read many of the aforementioned authors and may be interested in Medieval history. Many goths also have an interest in alternative religions such as Paganism, Wicca, even Buddhism, although many are atheist. Although Goths may enjoy the darker things in life, many of them will dispel any rumors of being evil or malicious in any way.EntriesThe Dark Side http://www.vamp.org/ Image database, text files, net-goth gallery, club listings, and links. Release Me http://release-me.net/ Hundreds of pictures of abandoned places, thousands of haunting places, serial killers, phobias, ghostly pictures, and urban legends. RelgiousTolerance.org: The Goth Culture http://www.religioustolerance.org/goth.htm B.A. Robinson dispels some of the myths and preconceived notions about Goths, with references. An Early History of Goth http://www.scathe.demon.co.uk/histgoth.htm Pete Scathe outlines the beginnings of the Goth movement between 1979 and 1984, and looks at the influences on its development, including bands and fashion. Goths for Jesus http://www.gothsforjesus.com/ Inverted Goth's articles on Jesus and Christianity from the view of the dark culture, and a forum. Goth To Be Different http://www.angelfire.com/goth/goth2bdifferent/ A site dedicated to the people who reign the night, the Gothic people. Sunlight and Shadow: Understanding the Gothic Subculture http://www.whitefantom.com/goth/ Jennifer Pitcock aims to dispel the myths and misconceptions surrounding the Gothic subculture, in an effort to promote tolerance and understanding. Stop the False Alarmism http://www.s-t.com/daily/11-01/11-27-01/a10op054.htm Standard-Times article pleading to end stereotyping of students based on appearance and interests, particularly goths. SubcategoriesArt Gothic ('gä-thik) of or relating to a style of fiction characterized by the use of desolate or remote settings and macabre, mysterious, or violent incidents. A fashion and music movement Chats and Forums Directories A directory is, but not strictly limited to the following: an information bank, guide, reference, index, catalog, and or register. A directory is similar to a travel guide. For example, if a person Fashion For sites about gothic fashion. These can include e-zines, tips and tricks, do-it-yourself projects. These should NOT include any site which has items for sale. Those can be directed Home and Garden For do it yourself projects, tips, ideas, etc. NOT for sites selling products. These can be better placed in Shopping . Humor Magazines and E-zines Night Clubs Personal Pages Personal home pages with a gothic theme, and may also include horror, the occult, and vampirism. Regional Guides Web Rings Related categoriesDutch French German In die Kategorie 'Gothic' gehören alle deutschsprachigen Seiten, die im weiteren Sinne der schwarzen Szene zuzurechnen sind. Russian Spanish Sitios en Internet sobre esta subcultura. Swedish Architecture The architecture of the pointed arch, the rib vault and the flying buttress, which came together to form the fully Gothic style in mid-12th-century France. It Chaos A late 20th century tradition of ceremonial magic deriving in large part from A. O. Spare, Aleister Crowley, Kenneth Grant and Discordianism. Its major exponents are Peter Carroll, and Phil Hine. The Industrial This category is dedicated to the Industrial subculture, also referred to as Rivethead subculture. It grew out as a daughter of the Punk subculture (along with the Gothic subculture). It is heavily Music Gothic music can span several different styles, such as rock, metal, and punk. The modd is often heavy and dark, and the subject matter often dark, brooding, and may discuss Poetry For those sites that are mostly poetry. These sites may contain additional elements as long as the primary focus is on gothic poetry. Shopping Merchants catering to the gothic community or carring items of interest to goths. Vampires Vampires or vampyres are people who need to feed off of prana or life-energy on a permanent basis in order to maintain a healthy existence. Some vampires suggest they feed on blood and not the Neigbour categoriesAnti Social The Anti-Social Charter founded February 14, 1998 We, the founders of this establishment form this conclave in order to document the process of our alienation. Our salvation is Bikers Traditional definition of biker: A man who leads a lifestyle that revolves around being part of the brotherhood of riders of American-made motorcycles. Contemporary definition of biker: A person Cyberculture Coverall of subcultures that have "grown up" on the Internet. Also includes all other aspects of cyberculture. Directories This category is for general subculture-oriented link sites. No subculture-specific link sites will be accepted. Emo The emo subculture is associated with emo music but also extends into appearance, behavior, and perspectives on life. Usually defined to have its roots in punk subculture as well Geeks and Nerds Geeks and Nerds, those misfits of society. Whatever your interest, be it coding, books, Role Playing or online gaming, there are sites out there to promote the geek lifestyle and reassure you Hip-Hop Hip-Hop is about self-expression and self-appreciation. It speaks to those who have an open ear; it displays itself to those who have an open eye. Today Hip-Hop is a multi-cultural fusion of many Hippie Hippy is an establishment label for a profound, invisible, underground, evolutionary process. For every visible hippy, barefoot, beflowered, beaded, there are a thousand invisible members of the Lounge Culture Modernist Mod/Modernism is a movement which includes, but is not limited to, dressing sharp in 1960s-influenced attire, listening to mod/power-pop, ska, soul, jazz, and usually jetting about on Vespa or Punk As rock 'n' roll became bigger and bigger in the '70s, it was time for another revolution - a return to a basic, raw, three-chord sound, namely, punk. From the streets of New York City and London, Rave Rave is a word which was originally used by the British media in 1989 to describe the radical shift from dancing on disco dance floors too large, all night parties thrown in warehouses, country Skinhead Spotters Spotters are people who have an almost obsessional interest in something which contains a great deal of variety, but which the majority of people see as mundane, purely functional, and/or identical in Straight Edge The straight edge lifestyle means: no alcohol, no narcotics, no smoking, and no promiscuous sex. Some straight edge individuals also choose to become vegetarian or vegan. The straight edge lifestyle Urban Primitive Similar to the "Bodyart" category under Arts, this area concentrates less on the 'art' aspect, and more on the philosophy, culture and life-style (This section is quite beta and buggy, have patience. Thanks) Thumbnails powered by Thumbshots |