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|related_aesthetics = [[Art Academia]]<br>[[Chaotic Academia]]<br>[[Classic Academia]]<br>[[Cryptid Academia]]<br>[[Dark Paradise]]<br>[[Darkest Academia]]<br>[[Fairy Academia]]<br>[[Grey Academia]]<br>[[Light Academia]]<br>[[Musical Academia]]<br>[[Natural Philosophy]]<br>[[Pastel Academia]]<br>[[Romantic Academia]]<br>[[Studyblr]]<br>[[Studyplace]]<br>[[Theatre Academia]]<br>[[Victorian]]<br>[[Writer Academia]]}} |
|related_aesthetics = [[Art Academia]]<br>[[Chaotic Academia]]<br>[[Classic Academia]]<br>[[Cryptid Academia]]<br>[[Dark Paradise]]<br>[[Darkest Academia]]<br>[[Fairy Academia]]<br>[[Grey Academia]]<br>[[Light Academia]]<br>[[Musical Academia]]<br>[[Natural Philosophy]]<br>[[Pastel Academia]]<br>[[Romantic Academia]]<br>[[Studyblr]]<br>[[Studyplace]]<br>[[Theatre Academia]]<br>[[Victorian]]<br>[[Writer Academia]]}} |
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− | '''Dark Academia''' is an aesthetic that revolves around classic literature, the pursuit of self-discovery, and a general passion for knowledge and learning. It is one of several variations, each with a unique historical focus. Dark Academia's best-known visual variations stem primarily from European cultures. |
+ | '''Dark Academia''' is an aesthetic that revolves around classic literature, the pursuit of self-discovery, and a general passion for knowledge and learning. It is one of several variations, each with a unique historical focus. Dark Academia's best-known visual variations stem primarily from European cultures. |
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==Notes== |
==Notes== |
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#While this aesthetic is not inherently negative, it has come under scrutiny as of late due to its seeming encouragement of classist attitudes (menial work being 'inferior' to mental work) and unhealthy behavior (sacrificing sleep, relationships, mental health, and personal care for study). If you are interested in this aesthetic, please be sure to embrace the positive aspects and be cautious of the potentially harmful ones. |
#While this aesthetic is not inherently negative, it has come under scrutiny as of late due to its seeming encouragement of classist attitudes (menial work being 'inferior' to mental work) and unhealthy behavior (sacrificing sleep, relationships, mental health, and personal care for study). If you are interested in this aesthetic, please be sure to embrace the positive aspects and be cautious of the potentially harmful ones. |
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*''The Magicians'' by Lev Grossman |
*''The Magicians'' by Lev Grossman |
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*''The Lie Tree'' by Frances Harding |
*''The Lie Tree'' by Frances Harding |
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− | * |
+ | *''The Hunchback of Notre Dame'' and ''Les Misérables'' by Victor Hugo |
*''The Iliad'' and ''The Odyssey'' by Homer |
*''The Iliad'' and ''The Odyssey'' by Homer |
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*''Never Let Me Go'' by Kazuo Ishiguro |
*''Never Let Me Go'' by Kazuo Ishiguro |
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By year released: |
By year released: |
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− | * |
+ | *The Invisible Man (1933) |
*Rope (1948) |
*Rope (1948) |
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*Dial M for Murder (1954) |
*Dial M for Murder (1954) |
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*Suspiria (1977 or 2018) |
*Suspiria (1977 or 2018) |
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*Another Country (1984) |
*Another Country (1984) |
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− | * |
+ | *Maurice (1987) |
*The Unnamable (1988) |
*The Unnamable (1988) |
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*Heathers (1988) |
*Heathers (1988) |
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*Metropolitan (1990) |
*Metropolitan (1990) |
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*School Ties (1992) |
*School Ties (1992) |
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− | * |
+ | *Peter's Friends (1992) |
*Scent of a Woman (1992) |
*Scent of a Woman (1992) |
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*Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993) |
*Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993) |
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*The Ninth Gate (1999) |
*The Ninth Gate (1999) |
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*October Sky (1999) |
*October Sky (1999) |
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− | * |
+ | *The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) |
*The Emperor's Club (2002) |
*The Emperor's Club (2002) |
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*The Pianist (2002) |
*The Pianist (2002) |
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− | * |
+ | *Bright Young Things (2003) |
*Mona Lisa Smile (2003) |
*Mona Lisa Smile (2003) |
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*The Dreamers (2003) |
*The Dreamers (2003) |
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*Like Minds (2006) |
*Like Minds (2006) |
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*The Prestige (2006) |
*The Prestige (2006) |
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− | * |
+ | *The Great Debaters (2007) |
*Northanger Abbey (2007) |
*Northanger Abbey (2007) |
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*Brideshead Revisited (2008) |
*Brideshead Revisited (2008) |
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*Victor Frankenstein (2015) |
*Victor Frankenstein (2015) |
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*Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them (2016) |
*Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them (2016) |
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− | * |
+ | *Phantom Thread (2017) |
*Colette (2018) |
*Colette (2018) |
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*Mary Shelley (2018) |
*Mary Shelley (2018) |
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===Podcasts=== |
===Podcasts=== |
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− | * |
+ | *The Magnus Archives |
*Unwell A Midwestern Gothic Mystery |
*Unwell A Midwestern Gothic Mystery |
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*The Penumbra Podcast |
*The Penumbra Podcast |
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*Wayward Guide for the Untrained Eye |
*Wayward Guide for the Untrained Eye |
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− | *A Scottish Podcast |
+ | * A Scottish Podcast |
− | *The White Vault |
+ | *The White Vault |
*Dark Dice |
*Dark Dice |
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*Prose Talk<br /> |
*Prose Talk<br /> |
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===TV Shows=== |
===TV Shows=== |
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*Brideshead Revisited (1981) |
*Brideshead Revisited (1981) |
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*Sherlock (BBC) |
*Sherlock (BBC) |
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*The Night Gallery |
*The Night Gallery |
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*Peaky Blinders |
*Peaky Blinders |
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− | *A Series of Unfortunate Events |
+ | * A Series of Unfortunate Events |
*The Alienist |
*The Alienist |
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*Deadly Class |
*Deadly Class |
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*Chilling Adventures of Sabrina |
*Chilling Adventures of Sabrina |
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+ | ===Anime & Manga=== |
*Black Butler (especially the Public School Arc) |
*Black Butler (especially the Public School Arc) |
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===Music=== |
===Music=== |
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====Musicians==== |
====Musicians==== |
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*[https://open.spotify.com/artist/20JZFwl6HVl6yg8a4H3ZqK?si=PyDq6OIESfqinENREJNvKg Panic! The Disco] |
*[https://open.spotify.com/artist/20JZFwl6HVl6yg8a4H3ZqK?si=PyDq6OIESfqinENREJNvKg Panic! The Disco] |
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*[https://open.spotify.com/artist/3DmG65yHQsMms7WAvrZOdt?nd=1 Enigma] |
*[https://open.spotify.com/artist/3DmG65yHQsMms7WAvrZOdt?nd=1 Enigma] |
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*We fell in love in october by girl in red |
*We fell in love in october by girl in red |
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*Writer in the Dark by Lorde |
*Writer in the Dark by Lorde |
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− | *The Louvre by Lorde |
+ | *The Louvre by Lorde |
*Sweater Weather by The Neighbourhood |
*Sweater Weather by The Neighbourhood |
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*Video Games by Lana Del Ray |
*Video Games by Lana Del Ray |
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− | *Young and Beautiful by Lana Del Ray |
+ | *Young and Beautiful by Lana Del Ray |
*Hope is a dangerous thing for a woman like me to have - but I have it by Lana Del rey |
*Hope is a dangerous thing for a woman like me to have - but I have it by Lana Del rey |
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*Shake it Out by Florence + the Machine |
*Shake it Out by Florence + the Machine |
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− | *Dog Days are Over by Florence + the Machine |
+ | *Dog Days are Over by Florence + the Machine |
− | *Seven Devils by Florence + the Machine |
+ | *Seven Devils by Florence + the Machine |
*Do I Wanna Know? by Arctic Monkeys |
*Do I Wanna Know? by Arctic Monkeys |
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*Your Woman by White Town |
*Your Woman by White Town |
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*Etude No.11 by Chopin |
*Etude No.11 by Chopin |
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*Symphony No.9 "From the new world" by Dvorak |
*Symphony No.9 "From the new world" by Dvorak |
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− | *Piano Trio No.2 by Schubert |
+ | *Piano Trio No.2 by Schubert |
*Icarus by Bastille<br /> |
*Icarus by Bastille<br /> |
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===Playlists=== |
===Playlists=== |
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− | * [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7vmaD1tCfx62OlYSgcdflv?si=_HPO6zFtR5ytbBueF1ifww °。☆。*。☆。 ・ - a French playlist to dream too by AJ] |
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*[https://open.spotify.com/user/heygooddayilia/playlist/0sz3BMkJeOf6qelBe4G0dV?si=Dn2GVpSRRsmzx-dSbU4YOQ dark academia (studying & reading) Spotify playlist by iliaahh] |
*[https://open.spotify.com/user/heygooddayilia/playlist/0sz3BMkJeOf6qelBe4G0dV?si=Dn2GVpSRRsmzx-dSbU4YOQ dark academia (studying & reading) Spotify playlist by iliaahh] |
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*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nVpUBmmNLPpRDJqqe0oUi?si=kVSqAiaGReyp_QaHbFEX9Q <nowiki>[dark academia] // lofi Spotify playlist by autycitrine</nowiki>] |
*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6nVpUBmmNLPpRDJqqe0oUi?si=kVSqAiaGReyp_QaHbFEX9Q <nowiki>[dark academia] // lofi Spotify playlist by autycitrine</nowiki>] |
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*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6tlAGIxetz8wFTHeVIvC0N?si=7BqPv7ntSimCeTQJ_FLMwA dark academia (instrumental) Spotify playlist by natbr5656] |
*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6tlAGIxetz8wFTHeVIvC0N?si=7BqPv7ntSimCeTQJ_FLMwA dark academia (instrumental) Spotify playlist by natbr5656] |
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*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/46Wep6fbi9TjsBxnkz7u4i?si=UTNR02ATSvmXTpWdVZAaog dark academia Spotify playlist by sweetcreature] |
*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/46Wep6fbi9TjsBxnkz7u4i?si=UTNR02ATSvmXTpWdVZAaog dark academia Spotify playlist by sweetcreature] |
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*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2txaRCMyGk8yZtPvEgVaAH?si=s73UyQTVSwuenSV6fTfiiA dark academia Spotify playlist by marie33599] |
*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2txaRCMyGk8yZtPvEgVaAH?si=s73UyQTVSwuenSV6fTfiiA dark academia Spotify playlist by marie33599] |
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− | *[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ohfnnO6bB7yUpRov7jWe0?si=wc-tHroNS0iYy1NHP_ijLQ dark academia society playlist by |
+ | *[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ohfnnO6bB7yUpRov7jWe0?si=wc-tHroNS0iYy1NHP_ijLQ dark academia society playlist by lucieee!] |
*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6feCSLYdLfydtmJRfl9q5n?si=BXeR2i5wSp-tmlJ82 dark academia- classical music Spotify playlist by palicatbu] |
*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6feCSLYdLfydtmJRfl9q5n?si=BXeR2i5wSp-tmlJ82 dark academia- classical music Spotify playlist by palicatbu] |
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− | *[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7rVKEcvVcWIF01GF8yzuqJ?si=Zhw-11wwQ9ep02jcaWRcmQ grunge / darkest / goth academia |
+ | *[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7rVKEcvVcWIF01GF8yzuqJ?si=Zhw-11wwQ9ep02jcaWRcmQ grunge / darkest / goth academia by athena teoh] |
*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4V6pIRPQyhRyaE91e7hE82?si=LVgbLTM3RRu_W3Tpzndezw chaos ❧ by chaos] |
*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4V6pIRPQyhRyaE91e7hE82?si=LVgbLTM3RRu_W3Tpzndezw chaos ❧ by chaos] |
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*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2dTo9rIQX6HGMsDohwsRHd?si=lXWBpzW6RKKAfzXPHO2Nhg dark academia Spotify playlist by Talkus] |
*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2dTo9rIQX6HGMsDohwsRHd?si=lXWBpzW6RKKAfzXPHO2Nhg dark academia Spotify playlist by Talkus] |
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*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ApdReb0fSRGX3enblbwY6?si=JX0cGLCQTpazP9ycQTcB-w dark academia ❧ by chaos] |
*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ApdReb0fSRGX3enblbwY6?si=JX0cGLCQTpazP9ycQTcB-w dark academia ❧ by chaos] |
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− | *[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5uYriQMcLOVcTj1AKxDr7w?si=Ve4cEpKHREqpv8Pi3WzTRQ slytherin |
+ | *[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5uYriQMcLOVcTj1AKxDr7w?si=Ve4cEpKHREqpv8Pi3WzTRQ slytherin head girl aesthetic by athena teoh] |
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*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3BYryRfF8OHZmY6zuY12AL dark academia and witchy vibes Spotify playlist by LizzyKitten] |
*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3BYryRfF8OHZmY6zuY12AL dark academia and witchy vibes Spotify playlist by LizzyKitten] |
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+ | *[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1VsTm1dUF6cRkwzkL7wWWt Books & Black Coffee by moon] |
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*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1mtybwjoubu5aC7GgN7OEV?si=ct75SHJuRMi9dzWTVPIqaA <nowiki>✒️ [dark academia]</nowiki> - classical music Spotify playlist by Ibrahim Tahir] |
*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1mtybwjoubu5aC7GgN7OEV?si=ct75SHJuRMi9dzWTVPIqaA <nowiki>✒️ [dark academia]</nowiki> - classical music Spotify playlist by Ibrahim Tahir] |
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*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/535IwVAM7pmZulmhvD3Nba?si=3J5DlkIzRhS0YKPws1yuPg first thought, best thought Spotify playlist by Harshi Bharani] |
*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/535IwVAM7pmZulmhvD3Nba?si=3J5DlkIzRhS0YKPws1yuPg first thought, best thought Spotify playlist by Harshi Bharani] |
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− | *[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/ |
+ | *[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6WwFhLSAAghWxFtJkGGevZ?si=YgewtZWeRsaorTuvYPuwyw dark academia/light academia by Angela Regina Rossi ☁️] |
− | *[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6WwFhLSAAghWxFtJkGGevZ?si=YgewtZWeRsaorTuvYPuwyw dark academia/light academia Spotify playlist by Angela Regina Rossi ☁️] |
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− | *[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Xa5UMockyBxonZKZhRPhb?si=mxmY4QMzTz2Wl__U3vXpWg dead flower society playlist by chaos] |
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*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/71z1L3XDCdlEcU5LF7M1Un?si=rr57dTwwS8O96TR-PRlhdA dark academia by Albert Louis Baker] |
*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/71z1L3XDCdlEcU5LF7M1Un?si=rr57dTwwS8O96TR-PRlhdA dark academia by Albert Louis Baker] |
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*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/71cQJBITMDE0SdCAx4cj5g?si=UG1bcZecQKOZhA6p3vuFcg dark ⊹ academia spotify playlist by kmarzc] |
*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/71cQJBITMDE0SdCAx4cj5g?si=UG1bcZecQKOZhA6p3vuFcg dark ⊹ academia spotify playlist by kmarzc] |
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*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/48l32hxc2Zcm67YHX4epf1?si=xlJTOT2TQRSgoScFOutuZQ Россия by Albert Louis Baker] |
*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/48l32hxc2Zcm67YHX4epf1?si=xlJTOT2TQRSgoScFOutuZQ Россия by Albert Louis Baker] |
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*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0eWfHuE2V0hnr7pGJad5xC?si=UhtG31kjQB66L4pjb0PsPQ dark academia Spotify playlist by stoner] |
*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0eWfHuE2V0hnr7pGJad5xC?si=UhtG31kjQB66L4pjb0PsPQ dark academia Spotify playlist by stoner] |
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*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2wT9TAzUcaEBsCMeU7sXSG bibliothèque Spotify playlist by gloriaaaa] |
*[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2wT9TAzUcaEBsCMeU7sXSG bibliothèque Spotify playlist by gloriaaaa] |
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− | *[https:// |
+ | *[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7vmaD1tCfx62OlYSgcdflv °。☆。*。☆。 ・ - a French playlist to dream too by AJ] |
− | *[https:// |
+ | *[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6kaA5qzcmf6ToeNGzHeVFE ➳ ❝ dark academia vibes ❞ ─ ❧' by Monique] |
==Activities== |
==Activities== |
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[[File:Men-concentrate-on-chess-matches-1940s-archive-holdings-inc.jpg|thumb|242x242px|link=Special:FilePath/Men-concentrate-on-chess-matches-1940s-archive-holdings-inc.jpg|alt=Black and white image of white men playing chess.]] |
[[File:Men-concentrate-on-chess-matches-1940s-archive-holdings-inc.jpg|thumb|242x242px|link=Special:FilePath/Men-concentrate-on-chess-matches-1940s-archive-holdings-inc.jpg|alt=Black and white image of white men playing chess.]] |
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− | ===Games=== |
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*Chess |
*Chess |
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*Checkers |
*Checkers |
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*Cards: rummy, poker, blackjack, speed, whist, etc. |
*Cards: rummy, poker, blackjack, speed, whist, etc. |
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− | *Cluedo/Clue |
+ | *Cluedo/Clue |
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*Concerts |
*Concerts |
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*Libraries |
*Libraries |
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− | *Art stores |
+ | * Art stores |
*Sporting Events |
*Sporting Events |
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*Special events (tours of local schools/universities, open houses, etc. It's an opportunity to learn and spark local intrigue because of your dark, mysterious, and alluring demeanor.) |
*Special events (tours of local schools/universities, open houses, etc. It's an opportunity to learn and spark local intrigue because of your dark, mysterious, and alluring demeanor.) |
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*Watch a movie |
*Watch a movie |
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*Write a movie review |
*Write a movie review |
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− | *Reflect on the past |
+ | * Reflect on the past |
*Journal |
*Journal |
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*Read philosophy |
*Read philosophy |
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The main inspiration for Dark Academic fashion comes from 1940s prep school uniforms. Elements of the 1950s suburban American preppy look are often incorporated, such as sweater vests or sweaters worn tied over the shoulders. The main colour scheme is black, grey, beige, brown, cream, ivory, dark green, burgundy, and soft yellow. Usual fabric choices are more upscale, like cashmere, wool, and tweed, but linen and cotton are also very common. Accessories are usually minimal, like bracelets, rings, pendants, watches, cuff-links, and other dapper add-on pieces. |
The main inspiration for Dark Academic fashion comes from 1940s prep school uniforms. Elements of the 1950s suburban American preppy look are often incorporated, such as sweater vests or sweaters worn tied over the shoulders. The main colour scheme is black, grey, beige, brown, cream, ivory, dark green, burgundy, and soft yellow. Usual fabric choices are more upscale, like cashmere, wool, and tweed, but linen and cotton are also very common. Accessories are usually minimal, like bracelets, rings, pendants, watches, cuff-links, and other dapper add-on pieces. |
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− | (La principal inspiración para el estilo Dark Academic proviene de los uniformes escolares de preparación de los años 40. El esquema de color principal es negro, gris, beige, marrón, crema, marfil, verde oscuro, burdeos, un amarillo suave. Las opciones habituales de telas son más exclusivas, como la cachemira, la lana y el tweed, pero el lino y el algodón también son muy comunes. Los accesorios suelen ser mínimos, como pulseras, anillos, colgantes, relojes, gemelos y otros complementos elegantes.)[[File:Tumblr 6a25622fdda202d1e5d838f2954b3c50 8a71433a 640.jpg|thumb| |
+ | (La principal inspiración para el estilo Dark Academic proviene de los uniformes escolares de preparación de los años 40. El esquema de color principal es negro, gris, beige, marrón, crema, marfil, verde oscuro, burdeos, un amarillo suave. Las opciones habituales de telas son más exclusivas, como la cachemira, la lana y el tweed, pero el lino y el algodón también son muy comunes. Los accesorios suelen ser mínimos, como pulseras, anillos, colgantes, relojes, gemelos y otros complementos elegantes.)[[File:Tumblr 6a25622fdda202d1e5d838f2954b3c50 8a71433a 640.jpg|thumb|267x267px|link=Special:FilePath/Tumblr_6a25622fdda202d1e5d838f2954b3c50_8a71433a_640.jpg|alt=]] |
− | ===Stores & Brands=== |
+ | ===Stores & Brands === |
*[https://cottagecore-aesthetic.com/ Cottagecore Fashion] (Contains elements of Dark Academia.) |
*[https://cottagecore-aesthetic.com/ Cottagecore Fashion] (Contains elements of Dark Academia.) |
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*Plaid skirts |
*Plaid skirts |
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*Mid-length or long skirts |
*Mid-length or long skirts |
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− | *Pinafore |
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*Sailor skirts |
*Sailor skirts |
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*Pleated skirts |
*Pleated skirts |
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− | ===Outerwear=== |
+ | === Outerwear=== |
*Cardigans |
*Cardigans |
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*Blazers |
*Blazers |
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− | *Waistcoats |
+ | * Waistcoats |
*Pea coats |
*Pea coats |
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*Suit jackets |
*Suit jackets |
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*Oxfords/brogues |
*Oxfords/brogues |
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*Loafers |
*Loafers |
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− | * |
+ | *Wingtips |
*Boat shoes |
*Boat shoes |
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*Dr. Martens |
*Dr. Martens |
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*Kerchiefs/bandanas |
*Kerchiefs/bandanas |
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− | ==Gallery== |
+ | == Gallery== |
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Style guide.jpg |
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Revision as of 13:54, 14 February 2021
Dark Academia is an aesthetic that revolves around classic literature, the pursuit of self-discovery, and a general passion for knowledge and learning. It is one of several variations, each with a unique historical focus. Dark Academia's best-known visual variations stem primarily from European cultures.
Notes
- While this aesthetic is not inherently negative, it has come under scrutiny as of late due to its seeming encouragement of classist attitudes (menial work being 'inferior' to mental work) and unhealthy behavior (sacrificing sleep, relationships, mental health, and personal care for study). If you are interested in this aesthetic, please be sure to embrace the positive aspects and be cautious of the potentially harmful ones.
- While the aesthetic lends itself to Eurocentrism, let it be known that every culture is welcome, and you are encouraged to find ways to blend your heritage with this aesthetic. Do not feel as if you are not Dark Academic enough because of where you are from. (And feel free to share POC book recs in the comments or in the main list.)
- The Style Guide is first and foremost a guide, not a uniform. Its purpose is to inspire, not hold you back. You should not feel inadequate if you cannot wear everything featured on the list; those are mere suggestions and what you wear is up to you. If you prefer following the aesthetic to a 'T', good for you; if you prefer taking inspiration from it and wearing bits and pieces, that's great too.
- There is no place for any type of shaming or bullying within the community. Be it against race, religion, social status, sexuality, education, ability, body type, etc., any form of discrimination is not welcome. The academic community is here for anyone who holds an appreciation for learning.
Variations
Art Academia: Based on classical art movements.
Chaotic Academia: A mixture of Dark Academia and 'chaotic' or 'feral' aesthetics like Goblincore. Cramming for tests at midnight and riding caffeine highs for days until you crash. Committing arson with your friends and shoplifting stationery. Spraying 'fuck the electoral college' on brick walls. Falling asleep in the school library and saving all your Monster Energy cans.
Classic Academia: A mix of the Academia family of aesthetics. Impeccable notes in class. Leatherbound bags crammed with textbooks and pens. Lots of coffee with scones, and even more late nights. A wide vocabulary (that people constantly comment on). Lives in the library.
Darkest Academia: Similar to Dark Academia, but with darker, even sinister visuals and more serious themes.
Fairy Academia: Based on the visual aesthetics of Victorian and Edwardian childhood.
Grey Academia: A deliberate push back against the elitist attitudes, Eurocentric view, and exclusion of neurodivergent, POC, and people part of the LBGTQ+ community from some (not all) academia spaces. There is a trend towards more diverse styles of dress, tools used, and a focus on activism and social issues.
Light Academia: Similar to Dark Academia, but with a distinctly lighter color palette and overall aesthetic.
Pagano-Lovecore: A hybrid of Academia aesthetics and Lovecore, based in love in Greco-Roman mythology.
Pastel Academia: Less mature than the other forms of academia, pastel academia showcases much more colour and a childlike "Kawaii" aesthetic. It is less Eurocentric and more based around Japanese styles of study and clothing.
Romantic Academia: More closely related to Light Academia with a focus on romance and elements of Baroque.
Theatre Academia: Based on plays, operas, and other musically inclined types of art
Witchy Academia: Similar to Dark Academia, but with themes of Witchcraft.
Writer Academia: Also known as Writercore or Poetcore, a branch of Academia specifically for writers. Writer Academia holds the belief that anyone could be a writer, or poet, as long as you enjoy writing and hold a passion for your work.
Inspirations
Books
By author surname:
- The Women in the Dunes by Kōbō Abe
- The Lessons by Naomi Alderman
- The Rachel Papers by Martin Amis
- Emma and Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
- Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
- Bunny by Mona Awad
- The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
- Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
- The Secret Garden and A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson-Burnett
- Possession by A.S. Byatt
- The Shakespeare Secret by Jennifer Lee Carrell
- Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
- The Glass Essay by Anne Carson
- The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer
- Belle du Seigneur by Albert Cohen
- The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins
- A Study In Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle
- House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski
- The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri
- The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch by Phillip K. Dick
- Crime And Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
- Ella Minnow Pea by Mark Dunn
- The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides
- The Bacchae and Medea by Euripides
- The Great Gatsby and The Beautiful and the Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald
- The Butchering Art by Lindsey Fitzharris
- Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert
- The Magus by John Fowles
- Maurice by E. M. Forster
- The Likeness by Tana French
- Mythos, Heroes and Troy by Stephen Fry
- Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
- The Lake of Dead Languages by Carol Goodman
- The Magicians by Lev Grossman
- The Lie Tree by Frances Harding
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Misérables by Victor Hugo
- The Iliad and The Odyssey by Homer
- Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
- The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones
- Dead Poets Society by N.H. Kleinbaum
- A Separate Peace by John Knowles
- Women in Love by D.H. Lawrence
- To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
- We Were Liars and The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart
- The Cthulhu Mythos by H.P. Lovecraft
- Oleanna by David Mamet
- Songs of Achilles by Madeline Miller
- The Year of the Gadfly by Jennifer Miller
- The Wild Girls by Path Murphy
- Lolita and The Real Life of Sebastian Knight by Vladimir Nabokov
- I'll Give You The Sun by Jandy Nelson
- A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik
- 1984 by George Orwell
- Special Topics in Calamity Physics by Marisha Pessl
- Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuistion
- Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained by John Milton
- The Satyricon by Petronius
- In Search of Lost Time by Marcel Proust
- If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio
- Harry Potter 1-7 by J.K. Rowling
- Memoirs of a Woman Doctor by Nawal El Saadawi
- Season of Migration to the North by Tayeb Salih
- The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
- Gaudy Night by Dorothy L. Sayers
- Vicious by Victoria Schwab
- Frankenstein, or: A Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley
- A Series of Unfortunate Events and All the Wrong Questions by Lemony Snicket
- Antigone by Sophocles
- The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark
- The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
- Dracula by Bram Stoker
- Perfume By Patrick Süskind
- The Goldfinch and The Secret History by Donna Tartt
- War and Peace, Anna Karenina, and The Death of Ivan Illyich by Leo Tolstoy
- The Glitter and the Gold by Consuelo Vanderbilt
- Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh
- The Truants by Kate Weinberg
- Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman
- The Importance of Being Earnest and The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
- A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf
- A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
- Memoirs of Hadrian by Marguerite Yourcenar
- Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
- The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter by Theodora Goss
Authors
By author surname:
- Dante Alighieri
- Maya Angelou
- Aristotle
- Jane Austen
- James Baldwin
- Beat Generation (post-war literary movement)
- The Brontë sisters
- Albert Camus
- Geoffrey Chaucer
- Emily Dickinson
- Fyodor Dostoyevsky
- F. Scott Fitzgerald
- Nicolai Gogol
- Donna Tartt
- Greek Tragedies
- Homer
- Franz Kafka
- John Keats
- Count Lautréamont
- H.P. Lovecraft
- Milton
- Vladimir Nabokov
- Friedrich Nietzsche
- Sylvia Plath
- Plato
- Edgar Allan Poe
- Alexander Pushkin
- Arthur Rimbaud
- Sappho
- Friedrich Schiller
- V.E. Schwab
- William Shakespeare
- Lemony Snicket (pen name)
- Sophocles
- Noel Streatfield
- Leo Tolstoy
- Virgil
- Walt Whitman
- Oscar Wilde
- Virginia Woolf
Movies
By year released:
- The Invisible Man (1933)
- Rope (1948)
- Dial M for Murder (1954)
- If... (1968)
- Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975)
- Suspiria (1977 or 2018)
- Another Country (1984)
- Maurice (1987)
- The Unnamable (1988)
- Heathers (1988)
- The Chocolate War (1988)
- Dead Poets Society (1989)
- Metropolitan (1990)
- School Ties (1992)
- Peter's Friends (1992)
- Scent of a Woman (1992)
- Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993)
- Heavenly Creatures (1994)
- Little Women (1994 + 2019)
- Se7en (1995)
- Total Eclipse (1995)
- Wilde (1997)
- Good Will Hunting (1997)
- The Ninth Gate (1999)
- October Sky (1999)
- The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
- The Emperor's Club (2002)
- The Pianist (2002)
- Bright Young Things (2003)
- Mona Lisa Smile (2003)
- The Dreamers (2003)
- Capote (2005)
- Pride and Prejudice (2005)
- Jane Eyre (2006)
- Like Minds (2006)
- The Prestige (2006)
- The Great Debaters (2007)
- Northanger Abbey (2007)
- Brideshead Revisited (2008)
- Dorian Gray (2009)
- Black Swan (2010)
- The King's Speech (2010)
- Hugo (2011)
- Midnight in Paris (2011)
- Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
- Les Miserables (2012)
- The Great Gatsby (2013)
- Kill Your Darlings (2013)
- Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)
- The Theory of Everything (2014)
- Testament of Youth (2014)
- The Imitation Game (2014)
- The Boxtrolls (2014)
- Carol (2015)
- Victor Frankenstein (2015)
- Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them (2016)
- Phantom Thread (2017)
- Colette (2018)
- Mary Shelley (2018)
- Vita & Virginia (2018)
- Tolkien (2018)
- Knives Out (2019)
- The Goldfinch (2019)
- Jojo Rabbit (2019)
- Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)
Podcasts
- The Magnus Archives
- Unwell A Midwestern Gothic Mystery
- The Penumbra Podcast
- Wayward Guide for the Untrained Eye
- A Scottish Podcast
- The White Vault
- Dark Dice
- Prose Talk
TV Shows
- Brideshead Revisited (1981)
- Sherlock (BBC)
- How To Get Away With Murder
- The Magicians
- The Night Gallery
- Peaky Blinders
- A Series of Unfortunate Events
- The Alienist
- Deadly Class
- House of Anubis
- Carnival Row
- Hannibal
- Mindhunter
- What We Do In The Shadows
- Endeavour
- The Queen's Gambit
- The Umbrella Academy
- Freud
- Ordeal By Innocence (2018)
- You (2019-)
- Ares
- Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Anime & Manga
- Black Butler (especially the Public School Arc)
- Beastars
- Whisper of the Heart
- Baccano!
- The Cat Returns
- From Up on Poppy Hill
- Howl's Moving Castle
- The Wind Rises
- Steamboy
- The Garden of Words
- Snow White with the Red Hair
- Your Name
- Hyouka
- Colorful
- Bungou Stray Dogs
- Violet Evergarden
- Code Geass
- Ancient Magus Bride
- The Royal Tutor
- 91 Days
- Joker Game
- Vampire Knight
- Moriarty the Patriot
- Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo
- Black Museum: The Ghost and the Lady
- The Promised Neverland
- Fullmetal Alchemist
Plays
- Spring Awakening
- Othello
- Total Eclipse
- Another Country
- The Inheritance
- Hamlet
- Macbeth
Musicals
- Anastasia
- Assassins
- Bare: a Pop Opera
- Beetlejuice
- Dogfight
- Dracula
- Frankenstein: A New Musical
- Hadestown
- Hamilton
- Heathers
- Jekyll & Hyde
- Les Miserables
- Light in the Plazza
- Natasha Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812
- Phantom of the Opera
- Something Rotten
- Spring Awakening
- The Count of Monte Cristo
- Twisted
Artists
- Claude Monet
- Vincent Van Gogh
- Rembrandt
- Sofonisba Anguissola
- Leonardo Da Vinci
- Caravaggio
- Artemisia Gentileschi
- Michelangelo
- Camille Claudel
- Roberto Ferri
- Trevor Henderson
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
- Jenny Holzer
- Raphaël
- Frida Kahlo
- Alfred Kubin
- Maldha Mohamed
Music
Musicians
- Panic! The Disco
- Enigma
- Antonio Vivaldi
- Gerhard Trede
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Pyotr Tchaikovsky
- Sergueï Rachmaninoff
- Frédéric Chopin
- Franz Liszt
- Alexander Scriabin
- Hozier
- Aurora
- Dermot Kennedy
- Mumford & Sons
- Lorde
- Tamino
- Keaton Henson
- Jaymes Young
- The Aubreys
- Greer
- Leonard Cohen
- Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
- Lord Huron
- crows in the rain
- Vancouver Sleep Clinic
- The Good, the Bad & the Queen
- Sleeping at Last
- Active Child
- The Amazing Devil
- Arlie
- Coast Modern
- Hans Zimmer
- Mother Mother
- Half·Alive
- Tally Hall
- Cosmo Sheldrake
- Peter Gundry
- The Brobecks
- I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME
- The Young Veins
- Foxygen
- Lola Blanc
- The Gothic Archies
- Twin Shadow
- Queen
- Robert Schumann
- The Crane Wives
Albums
- Violent Things by The Brobecks
- Vices and Virtues by Panic! At The Disco
- RAZZMATAZZ by I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME
- 1984 EP by I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME
- Take a Vacation! by The Young Veins
- We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace and Magic by Foxygen
- A Night at the Opera by Queen
- A Day at the Races by Queen
- Sheer Heart Attack by Queen
- The Honeysticks by The Honeysticks
- The Magic by Lola Blanc
- The Tragic Treasury by The Gothic Archies
- In the Aeroplane Over the Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel
Songs
- La Mer by Claude Debussy
- Claire de Lune by Claude Debussy
- Dr Mabuse by Propaganda
- Dreams by the Cranberries
- Yellow by Coldplay
- Cloudbusting by Kate Bush
- Babooshka by Kate Bush
- Breakout by Swing Out Sister
- Theme for Bioshock 1
- Pruit Igoe by Phillip Glass
- Nearly Witches (Ever Since We Met) by Panic! At The Disco
- Goodnight Socialite by The Brobecks
- Cape Town by The Young Veins
- Killer Queen by Queen
- Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
- Good Old Fashion Lover Boy by Queen
- Mad IQs by I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME
- Nobody Likes the Opening Band by I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME
- Body by Mother Mother
- Burning Pile by Mother Mother
- Wasteland, Baby! by Hozier
- Take Me to Church by Hozier
- Cherry Wine by Hozier
- We fell in love in october by girl in red
- Writer in the Dark by Lorde
- The Louvre by Lorde
- Sweater Weather by The Neighbourhood
- Video Games by Lana Del Ray
- Young and Beautiful by Lana Del Ray
- Hope is a dangerous thing for a woman like me to have - but I have it by Lana Del rey
- Shake it Out by Florence + the Machine
- Dog Days are Over by Florence + the Machine
- Seven Devils by Florence + the Machine
- Do I Wanna Know? by Arctic Monkeys
- Your Woman by White Town
- Tom's Diner by Suzanne Vega
- For the Damaged Coda by Blonde Redhead
- I Want to Feel Alive by Lighthouse and the Whaler
- Ann Wants to Dance by Papooz
- Bust Your Kneecaps by Pomplamoose
- Feed the Machine by Poor Mans Poison
- Piano concerto No.2 by Rachmaninoff
- Hungarian Dance No.1 by Brahms
- Piano Conerto Op.54 by Grieg
- Fantasia in D Minor by Mozart
- Piano Sonata No.8 "Pathétique" by Beethoven
- Piano Concerto No.3 by Beethoven
- Prelude No.5 by Rachmaninoff
- Violin Concerto by Tchaikovsky
- Danse russe (Moderato / Swan Lake Act 3) by Tchaikovsky
- Violin Concerto No.2 by Mendelssohn
- Symphony No.8 "Unfinished" by Mendelssohn
- Hungarian Rhapsody No.2 by Liszt
- Piano Sonata No.2 by Schumann
- Danse macabre by Saint-Saens
- Sonata for 2 Violins Op.56 by Prokofiev
- Piano Concerto No.2 by Prokofiev
- Etude No.11 by Chopin
- Symphony No.9 "From the new world" by Dvorak
- Piano Trio No.2 by Schubert
- Icarus by Bastille
Comics
- Morning Glories
- Unwritten
- Promethea
- Fangs
- Purple Hyacinth
- Hooky
- An Unkindness of Ravens
- Your Throne
Playlists
- dark academia but it slaps Spotify playlist by liennee
- dark academia. Spotify playlist by liv ☁️
- [dark academia] // lofi Spotify playlist by autycitrine
- dark academia (instrumental) Spotify playlist by natbr5656
- Dark Academia ☕️🗝 Spotify playlist by Mari Solaro 🕯
- dark academia vibes Spotify playlist by Maria Alejandra Ugarte
- dark academia Spotify playlist by sweetcreature
- dark academia Spotify playlist by marie33599
- dark academia society playlist by lucieee!
- dark academia- classical music Spotify playlist by palicatbu
- grunge / darkest / goth academia by athena teoh
- chaos ❧ by chaos
- dark academia Spotify playlist by Talkus
- dark academia ❧ by chaos
- slytherin head girl aesthetic by athena teoh
- dark academia and witchy vibes Spotify playlist by LizzyKitten
- academia study songs Spotify playlist by athena teoh
- Books & Black Coffee by moon
- ✒️ [dark academia] - classical music Spotify playlist by Ibrahim Tahir
- first thought, best thought Spotify playlist by Harshi Bharani
- dark academia/light academia by Angela Regina Rossi ☁️
- dark academia by Albert Louis Baker
- dead flower society playlist by chaos
- dark ⊹ academia spotify playlist by kmarzc
- Россия by Albert Louis Baker
- DARK ACADEMIA Spotify playlist by Wika Bambynek
- dark academia Spotify playlist by stoner
- bibliothèque Spotify playlist by gloriaaaa
- °。☆。*。☆。 ・ - a French playlist to dream too by AJ
- ➳ ❝ dark academia vibes ❞ ─ ❧' by Monique
Activities
This list is adapted from Snookersneek's Tumblr post
Sports
- Rowing
- Fencing
- Tennis
- Badminton
- Cricket
- Rugby
- Golf
- Swimming
- Polo
- Skiing
- Water Polo
- Equestrian
- Figure/Ice Skating
- Running (to prepare for chasing after your lover, or maybe for being chased by the cops after an act of civil disobedience)
- Boxing
- Javelin, discus, wrestling while covered in oil (ancient Grecian Olympics)
- Archery
- Ballet, ballroom dancing, any traditional dance works
- Snooker/Pool/Billiards
- The "Oscar Wilde approach" (aka no sports)
Games
- Chess
- Croquet
- Backgammon
- Checkers
- Cards: rummy, poker, blackjack, speed, whist, etc.
- Cluedo/Clue
Video Games
- The Last Door Season 1
- The Last Door Season 2
- Dishonored (series)
- Bloodborne
- Bully (series)
- Layers of Fear (more so the 1st game)
- Walden, a game
- Twisted Wonderland
- Rusty Lake game series
- Fran Bow
- Little Misfortune
- What Never Was
- Fire Emblem: Three Houses
- The Room VR: A Dark Matter
- 1917: The Prologue
- The Metamorphosis
- Alter Ego
- Chaotic Academia: A Noir Robotics Mystery
Crafts
- Knitting
- Crocheting
- Embroidery
- Weaving
- Lacemaking
- Gardening
- Realistic Drawing
- Pottery
- Cooking
- Sewing
- Calligraphy
- Painting
- Needlepoint
- Bookbinding
Outings
- Museums
- Art galleries
- Places of historical interest
- Pubs/Bars/Cafes (bonus points for sketching people around you)
- Parks and gardens
- Churches/Synagogues/Temples/Mosques/Quaker meeting houses (these are quiet places to think, most will be welcoming as long as you are respectful, and remember to not take pictures.)
- Graveyards (be respectful and leave if there is a funeral happening or people are mourning, remember that graves are not props for photoshoots.)
- The theatre
- The opera
- Concerts
- Libraries
- Art stores
- Sporting Events
- Special events (tours of local schools/universities, open houses, etc. It's an opportunity to learn and spark local intrigue because of your dark, mysterious, and alluring demeanor.)
- Searching for small independent bookstores
Other
- Write essays (they don’t have to be intellectual, just about something you are passionate about)
- Research
- Daydream (about preventing the burning of the Library of Alexandria)
- Write about a murder/heist
- Read something light (suggestions above)
- Read aloud
- Dress up
- Perform a play alone or to a pet
- Play or practice an instrument
- Take a bath
- Fake your death (murder perhaps?)
- Draw or paint something (it doesn't have to be good, it just has to be yours)
- Write a narrative piece
- Watch a movie
- Write a movie review
- Reflect on the past
- Journal
- Read philosophy
- Admire cityscape/nature (wherever you're at)
- Read a physical book
- Write poems for compilation
- Practice calligraphy
- Learn bookbinding
- Write lists about something you like
Fashion
The main inspiration for Dark Academic fashion comes from 1940s prep school uniforms. Elements of the 1950s suburban American preppy look are often incorporated, such as sweater vests or sweaters worn tied over the shoulders. The main colour scheme is black, grey, beige, brown, cream, ivory, dark green, burgundy, and soft yellow. Usual fabric choices are more upscale, like cashmere, wool, and tweed, but linen and cotton are also very common. Accessories are usually minimal, like bracelets, rings, pendants, watches, cuff-links, and other dapper add-on pieces.
(La principal inspiración para el estilo Dark Academic proviene de los uniformes escolares de preparación de los años 40. El esquema de color principal es negro, gris, beige, marrón, crema, marfil, verde oscuro, burdeos, un amarillo suave. Las opciones habituales de telas son más exclusivas, como la cachemira, la lana y el tweed, pero el lino y el algodón también son muy comunes. Los accesorios suelen ser mínimos, como pulseras, anillos, colgantes, relojes, gemelos y otros complementos elegantes.)
Stores & Brands
- Cottagecore Fashion (Contains elements of Dark Academia.)
- Linennaive
- COS
- Storets
- Boutique 1861
- Miss Patina
- J Crew
- Aritzia
- Zara
- Brandy Melville
- Ralph Lauren
- Stories
- Mango
- Madewell
- ThredUP
- Na-kd
- Etsy - Dark Academia
Tops
- Turtlenecks
- Oxford shirts
- Fisherman's sweaters
- Sweater vests
- Light blouses
- Large polo necks
- Cable knit jumpers
- Sailor-collar shirts
- Jumpers
- Shirt dresses
- A-Line dresses
- Blousons
- Drop waist dress
Bottoms
- Dress pants
- Ankle pants
- High rise pants
- Trousers
- Cigarette pants
- Linen shorts
- Tweed trousers
- Plaid skirts
- Mid-length or long skirts
- Pinafore
- Sailor skirts
- Pleated skirts
- Pencil skirts
Outerwear
- Cardigans
- Blazers
- Waistcoats
- Pea coats
- Suit jackets
- Trenchcoats
- Overcoats
- Duffle coats
- Chesterfield coat
- Coat dresses
- Smock
- Dark coloured apron
Shoes
- Oxfords/brogues
- Loafers
- Wingtips
- Boat shoes
- Dr. Martens
- Mary Janes
- Chelsea Boots
Accessories
- Silver or gold jewelry
- Broaches
- Simple rings
- Satchel
- Wire-frame glasses
- Short, neat fingernails
- Belts that match your shoes
- Knee-high socks
- Watches
- Sweaters tied over the shoulders
- Undone or loosely tied ties
- Dark coloured umbrellas (for that ominous feeling you give strangers)
- Kerchiefs/bandanas
Gallery
Resources
- LitCrit: Dark Academia
- LitCrit: Dark Academia Revisited
- Vice: Dark Academia is the witchy literary aesthetic sweeping TikTok
- Wikipedia: Dark Academia
- Vox: This week in TikTok: Are you cottagecore or more “dark academia”?
- New York Times: Academia Lives — on TikTok
Tumblr
- darkravenclaw
- da-rk-ac-ad-em-ia
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