The Gothic is wildly diverse.
It covers the sack of Rome by the barbarian tribes, mediaeval architecture, popular culture in the sixteenth century (includi.
This Very Short Introduction captures the history of the Gothic from ancient times to the present.
It has influenced political theorists and social reformers, as well as Victorian home décor and contemporary fashion.
It can refer to ecclesiastical architecture, supernatural fiction, cult horror films, and a distinctive style of rock music.
The Gothic is wildly diverse