Steampunk lifestyle

Alternative lifestyles STEAMPUNK Name: Sara Vaz Class:11.2 Number:19 Subject English

Steampunk as a lifestyle

In this edition we will abord the theme of alternative lifestyles, most especially the SteamPunk style: The “new” Trend in fashion and in aesthetic.

An alternative lifestyle is described as a way of living that is unusual. Lifestyle is a standard of living that focuses on the person’s core values, and personality, habits, tastes, fashion sense, economic position, that when grouped together create a mode of living for someone or even for a group of people. The patterns of a person’s life as shown in his activities daily and his personality.

There are a lot of different lifestyles such as: Emo, vegan, hippie, Freegan and the one I am going to explore in this edition The Steampunk

What is SteamPunk?

Futuristic, yet retro at the same time, Steampunk is truly one-of-a-kind. The genre blends the aesthetic and technology of the 19th century with elements of science fiction. Its literary and audio-visual works take place in an alternate reality where technological progress is based not on electricity, but on the steam engine.

Steam is a central element of steampunk.

The technology featured in this universe is generally just as advanced as that of our modern world, but it uses steam as its energy source instead of electricity, gas, or oil. As a result, steampunk technology takes on a retro look reminiscent of the Industrial Revolution era.

Steampunk can be considered as a subgenre of science fantasy or science fiction.

It is a lifestyle that mixes technology and aesthetic designs from the 19th century steam powered machines.

Steampunk as a lifestyle and fans can spend huge amounts of time, energy, and money coming up with cosplays that combine the most romantic elements of Victorian fashion with bizarre contraptions made of gears and clockwork.

History of SteamPunk Steampunk, before it became the full-blown sub-culture it is today, started out as a sciencefiction sub-genre in the 1970s. Its fundamental inspirations go all the way back to 19th century Victorian writers, such as Jules Verne (author of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea) and H.G. Wells (author of The Time Machine).

Their tales of steam-powered dirigibles and Victorian-age settings have inspired, a century later, an aesthetically motivated and imaginatively driven alternative history in which the technology of the Victorian age reigns supreme over that of modern technology.

Today steampunk has moved from just being about books and movies to encompass a sizeable fandom and an entire subculture.

There are steampunk-themed conventions and other events,

SteamPunk has come a long way.

SteamPunk Objectives The principal objective of SteamPunk is to fuse technology with retro.

Originality is one of many goals, because with steampunk we can create our vision and not be judged by it.

Another goal is to be inventive and thinking outside of the box.

One of the principles of SteamPunk is also to be revolutionary.

But maybe the principal objective is to create an identity for ourselves.

Steampunk also adopts some Victorian manners like sympathy and compassion, altruism, education, and awareness

Steampunk as a lifestyle

The principal beliefs of SteamPunk Sexual harassment and bullying are firmly rejected, which is not always the case in many areas of fandom. These differences add weight to the suggestion that Steampunk may have the makings of a full-blown social movement beyond fandom.

In the growing Steampunk community, as in much of fandom,there is no commonly recognized authority figure or structure.

Every group, whether online or local, determinattes their own standards and criteria, and all Steampunk communities espouse a common value of tolerance and inclusion, tending to be very supportive of the creative efforts of all, both for the novice and veteran. “there are no guidelines or requirements that must be followed, rather, exploration and experimentation is the general rule.

Examples of SteamPunk in Movies Atlantis the Lost Empire The Invention of Hugo Wild Wild West Treasure Planet Howls Moving Castle Sherlock Holmes Van Helsing

In Books Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea Stardust Leviathan The Golden Compass Boneshake

Steampunk as a lifestyle

So, having a steampunk lifestyle is to have a steampunk mind, a steampunk body, and have a steampunk spirit, to express what we call “Steampunk-ness" that they should have. There are many unique Steampunk features that are currently available in the market like fashion, animation and animated free casino games, technological engineering, and gadgets with many more futuristic events.

When we look at fashion, steampunk’s design expresses attitude. Steampunk’s style might also seem rebellious. They may carry pocket watches and disguise their cell phones as an artifact from the Victorian lifestyle. It is a style that feels like it embraces technology but at the same time it rejects consumerism.

They also should speak out if they ever see that something is wrong, and actively working for the benefit of everyone. Steampunk is also considered as one of the many alternative fashions, but it can also be an alternative lifestyle. There are people who dress in the Steampunk style for parties that are themed for Steampunk, there are also conventions, and many more occasions.

Some people integrate Steampunk into their daily lives, from their musical tastes to their decorations at home.

Conclusion Steampunk represents taking the best from both past and present, to create a better future.

Underneath the surface of Steampunk, there lurks a depth of meaning and longing, with the potential to impact the larger culture in many beneficial ways. It is the marriage of Victorian-era focus on manners, beauty, and form with technology, given a fantastical twist of functionality and craftsmanship, with a firm grounding in community and environmental consciousness.