American Gothic
How did American Gothic go from third place painting to icon? There's a story to this famous painting.
Grant Wood's American Gothic is a classic painting. But to understand its fame, you have to learn some context about how it became an icon.
When Grant Wood painting his sister and dentist in front of a house in Eldon, Iowa, he didn't know his painting would become iconic. But American Gothic soon became the subject of countless homages and parodies.
Wood's place in American art history is unique — and worth knowing to truly appreciate American Gothic.
I love Grant Wood's work. There were Grant Wood paintings in the library where I went to college. They are mesmerizing. Then again I was raised in Iowa.
Wow!!! what a privilege to study in that college.
There are four Grant Wood Murals at the Iowa State Library. As a student of engineering, this one is forever etched in my mind. I spent countless hours in this space.
Big fan of Wood's work. Good stuff.
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