gothicism
9.4
Interest in the ancient people called the Goths and their culture
- noun
- /ˈɡɒθɪsɪzəm/
:
gótico
- Her fascination with Gothicism led her to explore the architecture and literature of the Middle Ages, particularly the works of Edgar Allan Poe.
Examples
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The exhibition showcased the impact of Gothicism on contemporary culture, highlighting its revival in various artistic forms.
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Many artists today are influenced by Gothicism, studying its unique aesthetics and historical significance in shaping modern art.
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As Gary Stonum has observed, Poe has always been "the odd man out" in the history of American literature; he is "rarely credited with major historical significance for anything but his contributions to Gothicism." (n16)
Academic text (2004)
How Enthusiastic
obsession
280
5.1
280
5.1
enthusiasm
296
2.2
296
2.2
admiration
103
1.8
103
1.8
gothicism
9.4
to interest
189
1.0
189
1.0
curiosity
264
2.2
264
2.2
Surface Forms
gothicism singular
gothicisms plural
Morphology
Etymology
The word gothicism comes from Goth, the name of an old people, and the ending -ism, which means 'belief or interest'. So gothicism is an interest in the Goths, their culture, and their influence on history and art.