Goth

:This article is about the contemporary goth/gothic subculture. For the Germanic tribes of the same name, see the Goths.

Goth after post-punk

After the demise of post punk, Goth continued to evolve, both musically and visually. This caused variations in style ("types" of goth). Local "scenes" also contribute to this variation. By the 1990s, Victorian fashion had worked its way into the Goth scene, with the mid-19th century Gothic Revival and the morbid outlook of the Victorians (partly owing to the state of national mourning which developed in response to Prince Albert's death, and partly to the Victorians' general obsession with Christian funeral practices). The 2003 Victoria and Albert Museum Gothic exhibition in London furthered a tenuous connection between modern Goth and the medieval gothic period.

Related Topics:
Post punk - 19th century - Gothic Revival - Victorians - Prince Albert - Christian - Funeral - Victoria and Albert Museum - Medieval gothic period

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Some contemporary media popular among Goths include Anne Rice's novels (Interview with the Vampire) and notable movies such as The Crow and the movies of Tim Burton (Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice, Sleepy Hollow and Corpse Bride), as well as roleplaying games like Vampire The Masquerade. Influences from anime and The Matrix Trilogy have also crept into the Goth scene, which helped give rise to cybergoth.

Related Topics:
Anne Rice - Interview with the Vampire - The Crow - Tim Burton - Edward Scissorhands - The Nightmare Before Christmas - Beetlejuice - Sleepy Hollow - Corpse Bride - Vampire The Masquerade - Anime - The Matrix Trilogy - Cybergoth

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Over time, the community has developed its own goth slang, with regional variations.

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