It is a good habit for a writer to consult a dictionary frequently. The Oxford English Dictionary gives the following two explanations: 1, a rock-and-roll style, intensely mixed with guitar and bass drum, with apocalyptic or mystical lyrics; Performers or followers of this kind of music often wear black clothes and make-up in black. However, just as masters don't go to department stores to buy electric guitars, we can't completely trust outsiders like Oxford Dictionary.
The word "Goth" has a long history and was used to represent the art form of the Middle Ages during the Renaissance. Its name comes from the "Goth" tribe in Germany, which invaded Italy and overthrew the Roman Empire. /kloc-in the 0 th and 5 th centuries, people generally had the idea of Renaissance and hoped to return to the classical era. The period between the classical era and the Renaissance is called the Middle Ages. Because Italy hated the Goths for destroying their Roman empire, people in the Renaissance always had a negative name for the Middle Ages. They called this period "Goth", which means barbarism and rudeness. Of course, we should see both sides of things. The Middle Ages left many precious cultural heritages and excellent works of art to the world. During this period, there was a breakthrough in architectural technology, and a Gothic cathedral like Notre Dame de PAME appeared. Gothic art is not only embodied in architecture. From the12nd century to the early16th century, sculptures, glass products and decorations were labeled as Gothic art, and religion played an important role in Gothic art works. Painters and sculptors use religious feelings more than realistic methods to express their themes. In any case, people in the Renaissance obviously implicitly denied the word "Goth".
In the romantic movement around 1800, medieval culture gradually became the fashion in some people's eyes. Romanticism became the center of this cultural movement. Romanticists hope to transcend the boundaries of history, some hope to return to the Middle Ages, some seek ideals from religious or mysterious concerns, and some writers try to get answers from nature. They achieve their goals in different ways. In the whole romantic movement, Goth began to be associated with darkness, strangeness, ghosts and so on. Romantic and Gothic writers such as Byron, Shelley, Baudelaire and Wei Erlun are keen to show the dark side of human beings. Gothic sentiment is also clearly reflected in visual art, and painters like Caspar David Friedrich show darkness and desolation. In architecture, neo-Gothic gradually became fashionable. Many Gothic novelists emerged in this period. They not only showed the dark side of human beings, but also challenged the orthodox thinking mode of society at that time. They were a mixture of horror and mystery. The typical characters in Gothic novels are vampires, such as Frankenstein in mary shelley's works, Dracula in brian stock's works, and descriptions in Edgar Allen's poems. The description of vampire incarnation in Stoke's works has entered an opposite angle compared with the past. Anne rice's Interview with Vampires and Poppy Z. Brite's Lost Soul are also the continuation of Stoke's works. )
But in the late 1970s and early 1980s, when the punk movement ended and post-punk appeared, it was used to describe music and culture. In any case, the Gothic spirit began to show its influence in music. Gothic music focuses on the gloom and emptiness of human nature, and also has a strong interest in death. Slowness, sadness and even horror are the characteristics of his music. First of all, Ian Astbury used the word "Gothic Elf" when describing the band Sex Gang Children. Later, Siouxsie Sioux (the core figure of Siouxsie and the Banshees) used "Goth" when describing the new direction of his band; Later, Joy Division's agent used the word "Goth" when comparing the band with mainstream pop bands in the BBC TV program of 1978.
The Death of Bela Lugosi by Bauhaus, published in 1979, is the first work labeled as "Gothic", at least everyone agrees.
Gothic music, as the follow-up of punk (death rock), has developed into an underground culture from a set of aesthetics and ideas composed of visual art, literature, music and clothing, and has spawned countless underground communities. Although these communities have made great progress in all aspects, there are two things that all Goths have: the color of clothes and music.
It is generally believed that the Gothic movement began in 1979. Bauhaus gave it to me that year.
Okay, the single Death of Bela Lugosi. This song has a characteristic for the audience.
Extraordinary magic. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the first Goths broke away from their friends in England.
Dick launched his own cultural movement. By this time, punk was dying. be just like
The cursed, Bauhaus, Siouxsie and Banshee lead the early stage.
Gothic movement. No one knows who first called dark music "Goth".
Most people think that the British media first labeled this kind of music.
In the early 1980s, under the leadership of the Sisters of Charity, the Gothic movement reached its peak.
Peak. But in the middle and late 1980s, Gothic culture began to decline.
In the early 1990s, the emergence of the second generation Goth injected this subculture.
Fresh blood. Representing the band are the Shroud, Rosetta Stone and London.
After midnight, they were also the first people to flaunt themselves as "Goths". At this time, Goth
Culture has developed rapidly in the United States and is defined as a subculture phenomenon. After that, brother
Special music and culture continue to develop and derive many branches. Definition of Gothic Culture
It has also been further expanded.
Gothic culture developed to the end of 1990s, and we can clearly see that, firstly,
The rise of three generations of forces. When the second generation of Goths is almost thirty, it is no longer the luck of Goths.
Dynamic interests, new forces must be replaced. In the third generation Gothic movement
In China, the number of people calling themselves "Goths" is much higher than ever before. It helps now.
Representing the great communication function of commercial society, many young people have been influenced by Goth since childhood.
The influence of culture. With the realization of Marilyn Manson's so-called "visual rock"
With the great success in business, people turn their attention to the cultural phenomenon of Goth.
Many old Goths tried to prove to the world that Marilyn Manson was just playing.
Heavy metals. He is too hasty. This is alice cooper in the 1990s. Nothing he has done is.
But he provoked the conservative trend with his extremely exaggerated clothes and cunning market hype.
Force, attract rebellious teenagers. And his ultimate goal is just to make money. that
Some young followers of Marilyn Manson are not really Goths, but more.
They are called "weird children" (neurotic children).
The first two generations of Goths viewed the new generation of Goths with suspicion. Old Goth
Children don't like the new generation's attitude of being keen on self-promotion. Gothic culture is essentially
Low-key and reserved Even so, it is difficult to predict the future of Goth.
How about it? But what is certain is that Gothic culture will continue to grow in 20 years.
It has evolved into the most lasting youth culture.
Definition and characteristics of Goth
1969: hippies found that there was something wrong with the world, and they vowed to
Change all this with "love and peace".
1979: The punk found that the world was still in chaos and raised his middle finger contemptuously.
198 1: Goths know that all they can do is light a cigarette and endure it painfully.
Gothic culture once belonged to punk culture. From the early 1980s to the 1980s.
In the mid-1990s, Goth was famous for its visual arts, literature, music and fashion.
Type to carry out their own cultural movement. Characteristics of despair and contradiction in Gothic culture
It has aroused the surprise, anger and confusion of the mainstream society. In the end, the Goths
All that's left is their unique clothes and music.
What is Goth?
Goths are addicted to the dark side of human nature. Look around us, big
Most people's lives are neither happy nor full, which is very sad.
Things. Goths turn depression and depression into a way of life, and then become
As an extension of punk culture, Goth is not too exclusive for an art.
Mainstream culture. It just no longer has interest and confidence in mainstream values. no
Like other subcultures, Goth has never cut off its economic ties with the mainstream society.
Department. Most Goths study or work. Their ideas can be summarized as follows.
You have a body, but no soul.
Gothic culture has no slogans or declarations. They believe that on the whole.
There is beauty in sad and dark things. If you have such a letter.
Yang, you can accept the world naturally. You don't have to lie to yourself,
You can live a good life.
Goths are very emotional people. They like to hug and touch.
They like each other and act friendly. They can tolerate all religions and beliefs.
Political orientation. They are absolutely against violence. They don't really care about anything.
Gothic fashion:
Black or any dark clothes.
Don't expose your skin (you can cover it with nylon).
Silver ornaments.
Paint your face miserable white. Goths want an image between life and death.
Dye hair black, red or purple; Hairstyle is unkempt or explosive.
Apply dark circles, eyelashes and lips; Shave off your eyebrows.
Wear a shirt; Wear opera gloves; Hang a cross.
Tattoos; Puncture (especially tongue, nose and nipple)
Pointed shoes or high heels.
A patterned leather jacket; Black raincoat.
Wear sunglasses, rain or shine.
Goth's favorite literature:
It's hard to say what kind of literature Goth particularly loves. A lot of Gothic reading.
A rich calendar. They study classical literature, religion, philosophy, history and politics.
All kinds of books. Personal hobbies vary from person to person.
Make love. Representative Gothic literature has the following types:
Vampire legend; horror fiction
Anne rice: Interview with a Vampire, The Story of a Corpser.
Poppy Z. Brite: The Lost Soul
H. ray bradbury Lovecraft
classical literature
Romantic Poetry: Shelley, Byron
All the works of edgar allan poe.
Goth's favorite movie:
Hunger-David Bowie & Susuan Sarandon
"Loki Horror Photo Exhibition"-tim curry
Hellboy
Dracula-francis ford coppola
The crow-starring Brandon Lee. Tell the story of murder, revenge and love in the city at night.
Edward Scissorhands-Johnny Depp
Batman returns
Lost boy
Clockwork orange —— On Society, Government, Violence and Control.
Goths' favorite items:
Cigarettes; coffee
Typical Gothic personal files.
Age: None (Goth is eternal)
Race: Any (preferably light color)
Religion: any
Behavior: emotional, dramatic and extremely romantic.
Favorite climate: cold, wet and dark.
Favorite food: tobacco
Favorite color: black.
Favorite literature:19th century romantic literature (anne rice, neil gaiman)
Major: art, literature, psychology.
Music: Gothic music (Healing, Glee Club, Bauhaus, Sisters of Charity)
Favorite places: coffee shop, bookstore.
Habitat: Library, laboratory, Internet cafe, Gothic club.
Nationality: Nordic or English-speaking countries, especially Britain and Germany.
Occupation: student, artist, writer, computer worker.
Sexual orientation: any