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Why is gothic architecture called gothic?
It wasn't originally called 'Gothic'. It was called 'French style' architecture by those who built the structures in the Middle Ages. The term was first applied during the Renaissance by artists and builders who referred to medieval structures as 'Gothic' - a put down meaning Germanic, barbarian, non-Classical. The Renaissance, of course, was much more concerned with Classical Greek and Roman art than with medieval European.
What term does one use to refer to a dead US president?
I can not think of any special term . Sometimes the term "dead presidents' is used to refer to money.
What was the term used to refer to actors?
players
What term is used to refer to the life pharaohs had after death?
The after life
When did gothic writing emerge?
Actually, the Gothic period went from the 12th - 16h century.There are the periods:Early English Gothic (1189-1271)Decorated Gothic (1271-1377)Perpendicular Gothic (1377-1547)
Why was Gothic as applied to France's new architecture originally a derogatory term?
The Goths had destroyed classical traditions
Where did gothic originally ornate from?
problly Norway or sumthin
What does the term gothic mostly mean?
Some synonyms for Gothic are medieval, eerie, and grotesque.
In what language was the game Gothic 3 originally released?
The game Gothic 3 was originally released in German, and was later translated to other languages. It became available in North America on November 20, 2006.
What does the term ley lines refer to?
Ley Lines are the alleged alignments of Holy places. It has to do with the spiritual or supernatural elements of existence. The term was originally conceived by Alfred Watkins.
Why was the term Gothic once considered to be an insult?
becaus goth or gothic means devil worshiper
Why is gothic architecture called gothic?
It wasn't originally called 'Gothic'. It was called 'French style' architecture by those who built the structures in the Middle Ages. The term was first applied during the Renaissance by artists and builders who referred to medieval structures as 'Gothic' - a put down meaning Germanic, barbarian, non-Classical. The Renaissance, of course, was much more concerned with Classical Greek and Roman art than with medieval European.
What does the term 'gothic' most nearly mean?
Ornate.
To what does the term coed refer?
to what does the term coed refer
What does the term shunga refer to?
Shunga is a term for erotic art history which originated in Ancient China. Chinese medicine manuals are credited as inspiring the historic artwork. The term was originally a lengthier term for a Japanese word which translates to mean yin and yang.
What did the term buck originally refer?
Earliest forms were for a male goat and then later a male deer. The shift to the usage with money comes from buckskins, which were used in trade.
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.
