FAQ About Dark Academia
What are the books for Dark Academia aestethic?
The Secret History by Donna Tartt leading the way. Also, Dead Poets Society by N. H. Kleinbaum, Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo, If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio, The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde and the list goes on.
What is “Having an aestethic?”
A person that identifies with a certain aesthetic would have a style of dress, taste for interior design, preferred media and/or blog that carries across certain visual similarities that have different connotations.
Where did Dark Academia come from?
Firstly Dark Academia started as a genre after the publication of “The Secret History”. These aestethics got popular after a social media user made a TikTok about it in 2019.
Why is Dark Academia so popular?
It has become popularised as an internet subculture and aesthetic, which has helped in its rising popularity.
Which songs best suits the vibe of Dark Academia?
- The Beatles - Eleanor Rigby
- Lorde - Buzcutt Season
- Gang of Youths - Achilles Come Down
- Sleeping At Last - Venus
- Florence + The Machine - Howl
- Black Pistol Fire - Speak of The Devil
- Lana Del Rey - Young & Beautiful
- Hozier - Take Me To Church
What is the opposite of the Dark Academia?
It's Light Academia.
What are most common Dark Academia movies?
- Kill Your Darlings
- Tolkien
- Mary Shelley
- Dead Poets Society
- An Imitation Game
- Dorian Gray
- Enola Holmes
What are the most common Dark Academia TV shows?
- The Queen's Gambit
- Sherlock
- The Umbrella Academy
- A Series of Unfortunate Events
- Elite
- How to Get Away with Murder
- Dickinson
- A Discovery of Witches
What is The Secret History by Donna Tartt is about?
It is about six students that involved with a murder of their friend's. Also it seems like a book about mostly murder but there is deeper concepts in this book.
What activities can I do to feel like Dark Academia?
Activities that can be done without leaving home;
- Writing with ink,
- Drinking tea or coffee,
- Reading the local newspaper
- Read more books
- Write a letter.
Activities that can be done outside the home;
- Go to the library,
- Joining the book club
- Participating in the poetry reading event,
- Having a picnic,
- Visit museums,
- Going to the opera,
- Visiting the antique shop.
How can I decorate my room to make it feel like Dark Academia?
You can choose any item that is vintage. Tumbled glasses can also fit into aesthetics as a decorative. Greek sculpture busts can give the impression of Dark Academia. You can hang aged papers on your walls. You can decorate your room with candles.
If your budget is a little higher, you can choose vintage world globes, old-style table lamps, and worn chess sets. In addition, gold-framed mirrors and gold frames support the aesthetic.
