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Besides its original meaning, "of or relating to the Goths (Gothos, Getas), a Germanic tribe" & so a Gothic language and the Gothic alphabet, the word Gothic has been utilized to refer to distinctly different items:

From the Renaissance perspective (originally Italian, gotico, with connotations of "rough, barbarous"), it conveyed a opposite of classical or Roman, hence: High Medieval northern European art, especially architecture, see Gothic art, Gothic architecture, International Gothic A 18th century Gothic revival sought to revive High Medieval Gothic architecture. The Gothic (Naenia typica) is a metal money of noctuid moth, named when its system evocative of Gothic architecture. A second title for Blackletter, a script developed in the Middle Ages. from either a 18th century, a word come to mean Germanic in general (synonymously with Teutonic), with grim overtones e.g. from either a direct contrast of Germanic mythology with classical Greek mythology. the British literary genre from either the late Eighteenth & early 19th century, using a Victorian revival a hundred years late: understand Gothic novel. From either its apply around Romanticism, the word in the 20th century come to refer to anything dark or even gloomy. the certain life-style (understand Goth), music (see Gothic rock), and fashion (look at Gothic fashion). The roleplaying video game: Gothic (computer game) Gothic, a 1986 film by Ken Russell. Gothic, an album released by the heavy metal/goth metal band Paradise Lost in 1992. more recent utilizes: A second title for sans-serif typefaces. Japanese Gothic typeface is a common printing style inside Japanese printing. The chess variant: Gothic Chess.

The Dark Side
Image database, text files, net-goth gallery, club listings, and links.

The Gothic Stereotype
Chris gives a Goth's perspective on the lifestyle.

RelgiousTolerance.org: The Goth Culture
B.A. Robinson dispels some of the myths and preconceived notions about Goths, with references.

Stop the False Alarmism
Standard-Times article pleading to end stereotyping of students based on appearance and interests, particularly goths.

Goth Lifestyle Different, not Violent
Article that appeared in The Tennessean defending the Gothic lifestyle in the aftermath of the Columbine incident.

An Early History of Goth
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.

American Gothic Tarot
A tarot pack designed with a Gothic theme. All cards are illustrated and described from the Gothic point of view

Sunlight and Shadow: Understanding the Gothic Subculture
Jennifer Pitcock aims to dispel the myths and misconceptions surrounding the Gothic subculture, in an effort to promote tolerance and understanding.

DarkHeaven
Angel and MyLo host a Gothic forum and provide brief articles on Gothic themes, including music, dark books and movies.

Blood Dance: Goth
Azhrarn gives a detailed description of modern Gothic culture and its history, featuring images and articles.


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