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Revision as of 23:34, 12 March 2021
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Light Academia is an academic aesthetic and emotionally positive and visually lighter counterpart of Dark Academia.
Dark Academia typically involves intense and emotionally negative themes, including literary tragedy, discussion of the meaning of life, heartbreak, oppression, escapism, and death. Light Academia’s themes, in contrast, are generally emotionally positive, focusing on optimism, sensitivity, joy, gratitude, friendship, motivation, and happy endings.
Like Dark Academia, Light Academia also involves an interest in literature, music, art, history, and learning in general. Light Academia visuals, literary inspirations, and philosophical themes are generally Eurocentric and classicist. Some proponents of Light Academia have attempted to resist this Euro-centrism by utilizing academic clothing from non-Western European cultures, and recommending, quoting, and discussing books by non-European, non-English-speaking, and non-white authors. However, visuals from classical antiquity still play a significant role in Light Academia, and the Western canon are a significant part of the philosophy. Images of Western architecture, including church buildings, libraries, museums, and universities, feature frequently in Light Academia visuals.
Fashion
Tops
- Blazers
- Turtlenecks
- Corduroy jackets
- Cardigans
- Cable Knit Sweaters/Jumpers
- Button Up Shirts/Dress Shirts
- Sweater Vests
Bottom
- Linen Shorts
- Dress Pants
- Cigarette Pants
- Skirts
Outerwear
- Trench coats
- Pea Coats
- Duffle Coats
- Overcoats
- Waist Coats
- Uniforms
Shoes
- Wingtips
- Mary Janes
- Doc Martens
Accessories
- Headbands
- Glasses
- Hair Ribbons
- Hair Clips
- Knee high or ruffle socks
- Watches
- Leather Belts
- Cuff Links
- Brooches
- Pearls
- Berets
- Leather Belts
Colors
- Browns
- Cream
- Rose
- Burgundy
- Green
- Yellow
- Navy Blue
- Beige
- Off-White
- Grey
- Black
- White
Patterns and Materials
- Tweed
- Corduroy
- Plaid
- Leather
- Houndstooth
- Gingham
- Flannel
- Tartan
- Madras
- Knit and Crochet
- Lace
- Argyle
- Cashmere
- Silk/Satin
Websites & Stores
- Boutique 1861
- Miss Patina
- COS
- Storets
- Roam Vintage
- Aritzia
- Ralph Lauren
- Adored Vintage
- Mango
- Cottagecore Fashion (Contains elements of Light Academia.)
- Etsy - Light Academia
Room Decor
- Tea Sets
- Old Photos
- Mini Statues
- Candles
- Vintage board games
- Old looking Books
- Record Player
- Old Writing Tools (fountain pens, dip pens)
- Dried/Press Flowers
- Bookshelves
- Wood Furniture and Antique Furniture (lighter shades)
- Fancy Mirrors
- Framed Photos and Art
- Antique Mirrors
- World Globes
- Posters of Classical Artwork
- Upholstered or tuft headboards
Music
Genres
- Baroque Pop
- Easy Listening
- Jazz Swing
- Light Classical
- Soft Rock
- Theme/Orchestra
Artists
- The Beach Boys
- Billie Holiday
- Camille
- The Carpenters
- Chopin
- Edith Piaf
- Frank Sinatra
- The Ink Spots
- Lana Del Rey
- The Supremes
- Vampire Weekend
- Vince Guaraldi
Playlists
Spotify
- light academia classical by umi chan :P
- light academia (for autumn) by claire farnham
- light academia by pati ^_^
- light academia by Anna Purchase
- light academia, bright and honeyed by Mil
- light academia - classical edition by renée
- light academia by nichepills
- dark academia/light academia by Angela Regina Rossi ☁️
- light academia- classical guitar by d.t.02
YouTube
- A light academia classical study playlist to study to (w/ no lyrics) by VaporSoul
- a light academia indie playlist to spice up your day by sky
- a light academia classical study playlist 🕯🥐☕ by crachead
Films
Movies
- The African Doctor (2016)
- Another Country (1984)
- Billy Elliot (2000)
- The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind (2019)
- Dead Poets Society (1989)
- The Emperor's Club (2002)
- Enola Holmes (2020)
- Everybody Wants Some!! (2016)
- First They Killed My Father (2017)
- The Goldfinch (2019)
- The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018)
- The Half Of It (2020)
- The Harry Potter movie series (2001-2011
- Hidden Figures (2016)
- Hugo (2011)
- Indian Horse (2017)
- In This Corner Of The World (2016)
- Kill Your Darlings (2013)
- Little Women (2019)
- Mona Lisa Smile (2003)
- Nigerian Prince (2018)
- Pride and Prejudice (2005)
- The Riot Club (2014)
- Roma (2018)
- School Ties (1992)
- A Silent Voice (2016)
- The Theory Of Everything (2014)
- Tolkien (2019)
- Whiplash (2014)
- Yes, God, Yes (2019)
- Five Feet Apart (2019)
- Wonder (2017)
Television
- Anne With An E
- Bear in the Big Blue House
- Between the Lions
- The Crown
- Dear White People
- Derry Girls
- Fleabag
- Franklin
- I Am Not Ok With This
- The InBetweeners
- Politician
- Queens Gambit
- A Series Of Unfortunate Events
- Sex Education
- Skins
- Lark Rise to Candleford
- High fidelity
Activities
In general, it all is about the warm and positive, pleasurable parts of student life. Frequently used examples are:
Travel
- Bakeries
- Bookshops
- Cafés
- Libraries
- Museums
Outdoors
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Foraging
- Gardening
- Hiking
- Picnics
- Runs
- Swimming
- Walks
Sports
- Archery
- Badminton
- Boxing
- Croquet
- Golf
- Hockey
- Ice skating
- Lacrosse
- Rugby
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Water polo
Games
- Board games
- Card games
Liberal arts
- Learning an instrument
- Visual arts
- Calligraphy
- Drawing
- Painting
- Photography
- Sculpting
- Literary arts
- Poetry
- Music
- Letters
- Note-taking
- Language learning
- Culinary arts
- Baking
Crafts
- Carpentry
- Crochet
- Knitting
Gallery
Resources
- cordurose - types of dark academia (For fashion heading.)
Pinterest Boards