What is Gothic Horror?

Image Credit: TEGFYNNYDD, Llanfallteg, Carmarthenshire. 2014.  (Online) Available at: http://www.welshruins.co.uk/photo2076464.html.  Accessed 20 January 2014.

Not only does the house in this photo resemble what I think the term 'gothic' portrays, but I also think the sepia tones bring an even more Gothic edge to the photo.  The long grass, and the Victorian style house create a mysterious atmosphere to the photo, which helps add to the Gothic elements. 

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This image captured my eye, because the stone angel almost slightly resembles Miss Havishams hagged, sad look.  The use of greys and blacks are also colours that I would associate with Gothic Horror. 

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This image captures a Victorian Gothic style,  what stood out to me was the many pendants that the young girl has around her.  When I think of Gothic elements, spiritual jewellery like pendants come to mind, and the high neck, and dark colours of the dress also emphasise the Gothic style.

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This probably isn't what you would usually think of when the term 'Gothic' comes to mind, however this painting captures some Gothic elements in an unusual and abstract way.  The marshland particularly reminds me of the Gothic setting at the beginning of Great Expectations, the virginal portrayal of the lady sitting in the boat also brings to mind a complete opposite view of the typical, 'dark' Gothic image of Victorian women.

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This image takes the term 'Gothic' to the extreme.  The dark eyes and blood stained face bring in the most obvious Gothic elements, however the clothing also resembles Gothic trends of corsets, and the pendant around the head is typical of Gothic jewellery.