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1 giorno fa · Gothic fiction, sometimes called Gothic horror (primarily in the 20th century), is a loose literary aesthetic of fear and haunting. The name refers to Gothic architecture of the European Middle Ages, which was characteristic of the settings of early Gothic novels.
3 giorni fa · Gothic architecture is an architectural style that was prevalent in Europe from the late 12th to the 16th century, during the High and Late Middle Ages, surviving into the 17th and 18th centuries in some areas. It evolved from Romanesque architecture and was succeeded by Renaissance architecture.
1 giorno fa · Gothic Revival (also referred to as Victorian Gothic or neo-Gothic) is an architectural movement that after a gradual build-up beginning in the second half of the 17th century became a widespread movement in the first half of the 19th century, mostly in England. Increasingly serious and learned admirers sought to revive medieval Gothic ...
4 giorni fa · Pitched at middle-class women of all ages, Gothics paved the way for contemporary fiction categories such as urban fantasy, paranormal romance and vampire erotica. Though not as popular today as they once were, Gothic paperbacks retain a cult following—and the books themselves have become collectors' items.
4 giorni fa · Gothic architecture is characterized by its pointed arches and ribbed vaults. In Amsterdam, you’ll find Gothic elements in several buildings, including the Old Church (Oude Kerk) and the New Church (Nieuwe Kerk).
1 giorno fa · The Kruisherenhotel Maastricht is housed in the 15th-century Kruisheren monastery. This was the home of The Order of The Holy Cross (aka the Crutched Friars) until 1797 when it was turned into military barracks during the French occupation. It’s one of the few remaining Gothic monasteries in the Netherlands.
3 giorni fa · Under the blue sky of Iowa, a man and a woman stand solemnly in front of their house. They are farmers, as suggested by their clothing and the pitchfork the man is holding. This is Grant Wood’s American Gothic, one of the most iconic artworks in American culture.
