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“Western Gothic is a mix of dark and moody decor and colors with classic western motifs, like cowboy boots and cattle,” says Bethany Struble, a lead designer at Totum Home. This style blends a few ...

Recognizable for its pointed arches and rib vaults, Gothic architecture was Europe’s primary building style for cathedrals from the late 12th to the 16th century. It evolved from its heavier, rounder ...

It’s not a phase — it’s high fashion! Gothic style is not just for spooky season, as gloomy but glam outfits have risen from the ashes and become chic on the runway, for everyday looks and even as ...

Gothic Revival architecture is recognizable by its pointed arches, flying buttresses, and grand spires. Also referred to as Neo-Gothic or Victorian Gothic, the unique detailing of Gothic Revival ...

The term gothic was first applied to fiction in the mid-18th century, and to this day conjures brooding atmospheres, crumbling mansions, and tormented characters. Beyond the eerie tropes, it’s a genre ...

As the second most goth villain (Bane) once said to the most goth superhero (Batman), “You merely adopted the dark. I was born in it.” I don’t want to toot my own horn here, because self-confidence is ...

What gives some works of art incredible staying power while others fade into obscurity? But as nearly a million annual visitors to the Art Institute of Chicago will tell you, the original image is ...