Flux: The Goth world is a lesson in history in itself, and the term Gothic was first used during the later Renaissance, and to quote the great artist Giorgio Vasari, who was commissioned by Rome to assemble a catalogue of artists and their work. Goth was used as a term of contempt, “Then arose new architects who after the manner of their barbarous nations erected buildings in that style which we call Gothic"
The Goth world goes back to approximately the 11th century, when a great deal of ancient Greek and Roman architecture was destroyed, or vandalized, and replaced by Gothic structures and styles and this gave birth to the Gothic Culture. The west door of Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France is a fine example of Early Gothic architecture (begun 1160)
To reflect the mental attitude of the time, it was said by scholars and artists then “That the new architecture contained certain fantastical and licentious manner of building: congestions of heavy, dark, melancholy, monkish piles, without any just proportion, use or beauty."
Therefore I conclude, throughout time Goth was beholden as a culture that was different and non-conforming in its styles and appearances. Modern day Goths have adapted this attitude into their own sub-culture of dress, moral codes, music and behaviour.
I adore the old Gothic architecture, it is really prevalent throughout Europe, and the inside of Notre Dame Cathedral is just as wonderfully amazing as the outside.
