👉 Macabre is a term that describes art, literature, or decoration featuring themes of death, decay, and suffering in a way that is both chilling and evocative. It often aims to provoke a reaction through its disturbing imagery and the exploration of humanity's darker emotions and experiences. In visual arts or performances, macabre elements might include skeletal figures, rotting flesh, or macabre juxtapositions, while in writing, it could manifest as gory descriptions or narratives centered around mortality and the grotesque aspects of life.
