Is the term "Victorian" only used in Great Britain and the old commonwealth?

Question

The term Victorian, Edwardian, Georgian etc are all as most of us know named after the ruling monarch of that time. I was just wondering does the rest of the world go by these terms also and if not how would I explain the Victorian era to someone else who doesn't use it?

Answer 1

Many of those terms are used by designers and decorators worldwide in reference to architecture and furniture.

The term Victorian is sometimes used in places other than the British empire to describe things from the years that constituted Queen Victoria's long reign,(1837-1901) especially in places where there was no corresponding outstanding era.

In the USA, for example, the 19th century is usually described in terms such as "Ante-bellum" "Civil War era" or "Reconstruction Era."

However, in order to explain "Victorian" as far as tangible objects are concerned you could simply say "mid-19th Century" or "late 19th Century" while the mores of the era could safely be called "Victorian" since educated people of most nationalities understand the reference.

Answer 2

We use those in the United States. The Victorian era is not only definiable by the years she was in power, but clothing and architectural styles, imperialism and a prudeness.

Britain was the superpower then, so a lot of those terms will be used around the world, especially in nations touched by Britain's expansion during that time.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

For the most part yes because it refers to an era of a 60 year rule by Queen Victoria and her husband Albert. This was an era of peace with an emphasis on family with Victoria and Albert serving as examples of good husbands and wives and family.

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Answer 5

The terms are used in architecture, novels, poetry, and costume design

Answer 6

You would do research and find out what that same time period would've been called in the history of their country.

Answer 7

It is used by designers of furniture and decorators.