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Where does the word democracy come from?
the word democracy derived from an ancient greek term
Is the gothic age the same as the Middle Ages?
The terms "Goth" and "Gothic" are two of the most misused and misunderstood words in the English language which have been applied and misapplied to many different meanings over a very long period of time.Originally the Goths were a Germanic people in two main divisions, eastern and western, known as Ostrogoths and Visigoths. Early in the Christian era these tribes overran much of the Roman Empire. As a result, the term Goth came to mean any uncivilised, destructive barbarian and "Gothic" was the adjective relating to this noun. The Gothic Age can therefore refer to the period of the destruction of much of the ancient Roman Empire at the end of the Ancient period of European history (not the medieval era).The term Gothic has also been applied to a style of architecture that was developed during the medieval period, from the late 12th century onwards - this has nothing at all to do with the Goths. It was characterised by the tall, pointed arch with a joint instead of a keystone at its apex, with very slender piers and buttresses and pointed vaulting. This style replaced the earlier Norman arch and vault, which had Roman-style round arches with keystones included and a general absence of buttresses.In modern times "Goth" is a name applied to a particular style of fashion, make-up and hair; again this has no connection at all with the Gothic Germanic tribes.
Where did the term hand over fist come from?
Probably a nautical term used when hauling a rope, originally quoted as 'hand over hand'
What were the major styles of architecture during the middle ages?
romanesque.Medieval architecture is actually referred to as Gothic Architecture.
What does the term 'buck' originally come from?
The PIE base *bhugo, meaning male goat.
Did gothic fashion come from the gothic period?
No, only Gothic style architecture developed from the Gothic period. Fashion came later in the neo-gothic era.
What does the term gothic mostly mean?
Some synonyms for Gothic are medieval, eerie, and grotesque.
Why was the term Gothic once considered to be an insult?
becaus goth or gothic means devil worshiper
Are gargoyles Gothic Architecture?
No they are not they are simply mythical canstructions that do not come under the gothic dictionarey.
What does the term 'gothic' most nearly mean?
Ornate.
Was Jack the Ripper Gothic?
Since Jack The Ripper was never caught we have no way of knowing if he was 'Gothic' or not. But the term gothic is a modern trend, unheard of until the late 20th century, I doubt that JTR was.
When was the term Gothic first used?
The term "Gothic" was first used in the 16th century to describe architecture that was considered barbaric or not in the classical style. It was used as a derogatory term before being embraced in the 18th century to describe a specific style of art and architecture.
What is a Gothic typeface?
Gothic fonts are sans serif typefaces. Serifs are the cross strokes at the ends of the main strokes of a letter. Gothic fonts are relatively uniform in stroke weight. There are various styles of Gothic typefaces. They are also sometimes called sans serif or block letter. Gothic fonts should not be confused with Old English or blackletter typefaces. The term Gothic was used mainly by early American type founders. The term is now more rare in the English-speaking world but is still very popular in Japan. It probably derived from the architectural definition, meaning a style that was neither Roman or Greek.
What decade did gothic genre become a trend?
Gothic Rock came about as part of the post-punk movement in the 1970s. It was the main influence on what would later become known as Industrial. Gothic Metal is a term which first came about when Paradise Lost released their album Gothic in the early 1990s. Now, most so-called "Gothic Metal" bands are neither gothic nor Metal. Gothmetal.net, for example, has a tendency to list any band with a female singer as such, which is a bit absurd.
Why was Gothic as applied to France's new architecture originally a derogatory term?
The Goths had destroyed classical traditions
What is the great western rose window?
This is a general term that refers to a circular window found in Gothic churches.
Why is the gothic typeface called gothic?
The term "gothic" for the typeface is a misnomer, as it does not have direct ties to the Gothic architecture or art style. It emerged during the 19th century as a revival of medieval blackletter scripts, mistakenly attributed to the Goths who were an ancient Germanic tribe. The name likely stuck due to its association with the Middle Ages and the perceived darkness of the style.
