It is a unique definition
Steampunk
is not only about a certain style of clothing, gadgets, watches or goggles; it
is much more than that. It is something that let’s an individual express his
unique personality. It is something that allows individuals to express their
style & expression in a totally different manner. It is about being
different than the common lifestyle; it is about cutting a unique and exclusive
definition. Following this lifestyle, a fan not only keeps in touch with the
past, but also gives off an aura of being different in spite of living in
contemporary times.
What it was THEN
The term steampunk has a retroactive connection
largely defining and representing a whole new world of followers, lifestyle and
possibilities. Originally, it represented to a certain genre of fiction or
works of fiction created in the 1950s and 1960s. It used to symbolize that
genre of fantasy fiction and also science fiction, which was connected to
elements of the Victorian era, specially the steam engines. Even before this
term was coined in 1987, several works in that line had been produced by noted
authors and fil-makers. The film Metropolis (1927) is considered an accountable
piece of film-work to have represented this as one emerging genre. Among the
contemporary movies, Hellboy, Van Helsing, Wild Wild West and World of Tomorrow
are excellent examples of movie making in that genre. Similarly, in the field
of Art, Remedios Varo’s paint works combined Victorian elements to
techno-fantasy imagery taking this to a new level.
What it is NOW
Today, the concept of steampunk has come out of movies, books
and painting. Now it is a part of just about everything. It has emerged to
become a complete culture giving birth to a new lifestyle with thousands of
people following it. It has broken the barriers of literature or film-making by
moving into the real lives of people. Today, it encompasses a great range of
aesthetic principles and philosophy that builds the steampunk generation. It
has inspired present day graphic novels, fashion accessories, unique gadgets,
video games, cars, jewelry and many more other things. It has become a
combination of futuristic machines combined with the Victorian steam powered
ones. Interestingly, a few most creative sections of people are involved in
creating goods for the fans of this philosophy. All such fans follow a certain
set of similar attributes and a common philosophy that can stand on its own and
embodies a set of thoughts, outfits and personalities that makes everything
extraordinary.
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