The Clockwork Solitude: Gothic Aesthetic Influence On Artistic Creation In The Art Of Motion Picture

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The reinvention of Gothic style in a variety of artistic forms over the course of time is the subject of this thesis. The primary focus of this investigation is on the ways in which Gothic aesthetics have been utilized to address individual and societal concerns in Gothic motion pictures. The chronological history of Gothic is examined in this study, which also covers its beginnings and the ways in which it has influenced architecture, literature, film, and animation. The purpose of this project is to demonstrate features that are relevant to Gothic animation, particularly with regard to visual aesthetics and narrative methodological approaches. The findings of the research had served as the foundation for The Clockwork Solitude, a Gothic animation project that tackles the topic of individual isolation in the context of society.