The gothic scene is full of art. This begins with the song lyrics, which often deal with literary works or become such themselves. Bands of the New German Death Art in particular focus on poetry and abstract lyrics. Other bands take up literary classics and transform them musically. Examples: Annabel Lee by the Cruxshadows (poem by Edgar Allan Poe) or Hexeneinmaleins by "The Cascades" (from Gothe's Faust).
Also the stage performance is to be understood artistically in many bands of the black scene. Expressionism and symbolism play just as much a role as surrealism or existentialism. Music, show and lyrics form a unity. In general, it can be said that the melancholic, the morbid and the eerie also play a major role in Gothic art. Romanticism and fantasy are also frequently used motifs in Art Works.
Photography plays a big role in the gothic scene. Pictures are taken in a gothic ambience, or snapshots are taken of abandoned places, cemeteries or depictions of decay, death and romantic longing. Here, of course, the sub-genre in which the artist moves is decisive. Horror fans tend to choose shocking motifs, black romantics love the dreamy and goths the spooky. Pictures and photographs by the scene artists are exhibited at many festivals and events.
Romantic, mystical and morbid motifs can also be found in the arts and crafts of the black scene. The do-it-yourself idea has played a major role since the beginning of the scene. In the past, this was due to the fact that you simply couldn't buy gothic jewellery, gothic clothing, gothic accessories and gothic interiors anywhere. Today, arts and crafts are flourishing in the scene because people want to set themselves apart from the mainstream with individual one-off pieces, who may wear skull-shaped earrings but are not offered handmade patchouli soap in the shape of a coffin.
At many gothic festivals and events, small markets are held where artisans and creatives sell their creations. On the internet, too, there are some places to go for gloomy homemade things that you can certainly call "art" here and there.