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Lalwendë · 06-20-2006, 12:39 PM

It could possibly have had something to do with the growing interest in Medieval artistry? The Medieval/Elizabethan period seems to have produced a lot of fantastical art and literature in itself, so maybe this was another aspect of this interest?

Of course the move to a greater interest in esoteric/occult subjects could also have been a reaction to incredibly rapid social change and experiencing horror, and hence questioning established religion? There was also the reaction in the late 60s of American youth to Vietnam and the move to New Age philosophies (and of course, Tolkien fandom), so perhaps people do seek out fantasy as a reaction to horror?

06-20-2006, 12:39 PM	#31
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	It could possibly have had something to do with the growing interest in Medieval artistry? The Medieval/Elizabethan period seems to have produced a lot of fantastical art and literature in itself, so maybe this was another aspect of this interest? Of course the move to a greater interest in esoteric/occult subjects could also have been a reaction to incredibly rapid social change and experiencing horror, and hence questioning established religion? There was also the reaction in the late 60s of American youth to Vietnam and the move to New Age philosophies (and of course, Tolkien fandom), so perhaps people do seek out fantasy as a reaction to horror? __________________ Gordon's alive!