vivi as underrated aesthetics; a thread

art nouveau a reaction to the 19th century architecture and decoration that favored fine art, such as paintings and sculptures, over applied art. it was inspired by natural forms and structures, particularly the curved lines of plants and flowers, and whiplash forms

angelcore inspired by imagery and depictions of angels, and is adjacent to devilcore. it's designed to emulate the same unearthly beauty that european angels are described and depicted with

citypop an old genre of pop music in japan, popular in the 80s and 90s. sometimes it'll be visually interspersed with vaporwave and lofi aesthetics

nautical refers to or is related to the sea, and ships or lighthouses. it involves all life style, be it nature and harmonized life at sea, or the economic aspect of a lifestyle of luxury as a sailor

gloomcore inspired by the tranquil forests and foggy beaches of the pacific northwest, and obscure hobbies and interests. it appreciates the quiet through dim surroundings such as cloudy skies, foggy coastlines and tall, endless, green forests

old hollywood surrounding the movies, music, and fashion of the 1930s to 1950s. it's meant to draw you into a time before and forget about the current things happening

post apocalyptic often takes place in a non-technological future world, or a world where only scattered elements of society and technology remain. may involve attempts to prevent an apocalypse event, deal with the impact and consequences of the event itself

vintage parisian a feminine aesthetic that takes influence from mid 20th century Paris, luxury brands, and old Hollywood movies. it emphasizes the importance of self-care, romanticizing small pleasures in life, and cultivating a sophisticated and kind personality

naturecore surrounding the theme of animals and other nature related things (ie. plants, forests, flowers, etc), with a focus on nature and the idyllic and an often romanticized version of experiencing nature

vibrant academia focuses on the joy of learning and the pursuit of knowledge out of curiosity with a particular focus on good mental health and wellness. there is also an element of teaching and the enjoyment of passing on your knowledge as well as increasing it through study

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