You gradually immerse the world of steampunk and you have just discovered its many sub-genres? You are looking to know the differences between the Steampunk and Dieselpunk universe ?
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In this article, we will see together:
- A Description of the Steampunk world
- The Differences between steampunk and dieselpunk
- The inspiration of these two universes in terms of dress style as technologies used
Let's go!
the common points between the punk universes
Before starting to compare the differences and common points between the Steampunk universe and that of dieselpunk, let's go back to the basics! Dieselpunk, as well as all other currents such as Cyberpunk, Biopunk, Solarpunk or Atomunk, are all sub-genres derived from steampunk . We will see it a little later but note that the current was imagined in the 19th century , which leaves a lot of time to invent new universes inspired by it! What can be noted all the same are the similarities between each punk current . Indeed, coming from the same base, it is normal to find the same logic there! We can note:
- a world revolving around war , Daily violence
- a highlighting machines and robotics
- A retro-futurist universe
By respecting these three criteria, you will have the base for create your own punk universe !
What differences between steampunk and dieselpunk?
Here we are now at the central point of the article! Like the differences between steampunk and cyberpunk, we will present these two retro-futurist literary currents between 3 points: their Date of appearance , the Presentation of the universe And the Character attractive ! Let's go!
appearance of the two punk currents
Let's start with the origin of steampunk and dieselpunk . When have these currents were born? Who invented or popularized them? This is what we are going to talk about here!
Date of creation of the steampunk
The steampunk current has existed for almost 2 centuries whether in literature with jules Verne or Tim Powers But also in cinematographic works like Star Dust , La Cité des enfants lost s or the treasure planet ! The era inspired by this universe is during Victorian era where women were Dressed with long dresses, corsets and men in three-room suit, high-form or Mechanical gusset watches .
date of creation of dieselpunk
As for the world dieselpunk , he was born in 2001 with the role play Children of the Sun of Lewis Pollack ! Even if the current name is practically unknown, the number of works around this universe is nonetheless impressive. For example, we have the superb final fantasy saga, wolfenstein or in films such as Death Shadow or Mad Max !
the difference between the two universes!
Now that we have the context of these two styles, let's see their characteristics a little!
the world steampunk
As explained in the introduction, the Steampunk universe is based on the massive use of steam machines , flying means of transport in a time close to the revolution industrial. Old fire weapons such as pistoles, powder or revolver rifles mixed with futuristic technologies like laser create unique weapons in their kind !
the dieselpunk world
As you can imagine, the Dieselpunk is inspired by the steampunk , with the difference where steam- turns into diesel-. Concretely, you replace the steam machines with machines operating with petrol and diesel ! In addition, to remain consistent with the on -board technological. The Dieselpunk era is around the 1st World War ! Whether in terms of the general atmosphere, weapons used or various vehicles of the time (Zeppelin, propeller planes, tank, ...).
small point on dress style
Let's finish the comparison in describing the dress style of the characters of each universe !
steampunk clothes
As mentioned above, the world steampunk takes place during the industrial revolution in the 19th century. Therefore, the population was divided into 3 social classes: the nobles , the middle class and the working class ! Unlike today - whatever? -, the distinction was very pronounced and the rights were absolutely not unanimous! Therefore, the rich were constantly in chic costume and the poor had enough to survive .
dieselpunk clothes
clothing in dieselpunk are differently different from the steampunk . Not only because it is not the same era, almost a century separates them, but because the dieselpunk is a world in full chaos ! By chaos, we imply in full war . In this world, the men do their military service and leave to serve their country ! As a result, the military outfits of the 1930s are mostly represented . Other inspirations such as black films and German expressionist cinema are also born!
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Here you are up to date on differences between the Steampunk and Dieselpunk universe ! You will have quickly understood that dieselpunk is inspired a lot from the Steampunk logic to make it a sub-genre. Appeared in the 21st century, Dieselpunk benefits from many points with our time both in terms of clothing and technologies! Despite everything, it remains a very large world of which it would always be interesting to immerse yourself in it.
Here you are up to date on differences between the Steampunk and Dieselpunk universe ! You will have quickly understood that dieselpunk is inspired a lot from the Steampunk logic to make it a sub-genre. Appeared in the 21st century, Dieselpunk benefits from many points with our time both in terms of clothing and technologies! Despite everything, it remains a very large world of which it would always be interesting to immerse yourself in it.