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Detail
The upper window of the house in the background of this image is designed in the Gothic revival style. What qualities and
characteristics can you see in the house that defines this style? What does the Gothic revival house contribute to the
overall effect of the painting?
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Context
Conduct a search for parodies of American Gothic. Which one do you find most humorous?
Provide a link to your choice, and write a paragraph explaining
which aspects of Grant Wood's original it draws on, and why you find it humorous.
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Context
Take a moment to explore
National Public Radio's feature on American Gothic
as an icon of American culture. How does the historical background on the painting affect
your reading of it? (Requires free Real Audio player.)
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Context
Compare Wood's painting with Gordon Parks's photograph "American Gothic" (1942). What specific elements does Parks repeat?
with what effect(s)? How does he play off of the tone and overall qualities of Wood's painting?
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