Grant Wood's American Gothic. No American artwork has been parodied more than American Gothic. Zombies, dogs, Beavis and Butthead, the Muppets, Lego figures, and even Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton have taken a turn with the pitchfork. But the painting itself is no joke -American Gothic is as recognizable as the Mona Lisa and The Scream. During the Great Depression, the masterpiece gave hope to a desperate nation, and it helped shape the notion of the Midwest as a land of hard work and honest values. Today, the painting is firmly embedded in our cultural vocabulary. Yet, for all its fame, few people know the story of Grant Wood and how the piece that launched his career also unraveled his life. That Quirky Wood Kid In 1929, Grant Wood was a 38-year-old unknown.
Oddly enough, none of this shocked the neighbors. Painting was just another of Wood's harmless quirks -at least now that he'd given up living in Europe. Going Goth While the cast was familiar, the composition was something completely new. A Mixed Legacy. Northwood-Kensett. Cool Math Games - Free Online Math Games, Cool Puzzles, Mazes and Coloring Pages for Kids of All Ages. Monster High - Monster Videos, Games for Kids - Monster High School Activities | Monster High. MovieStarPlanet - Fame, Fortune and Friends. Monster High Dolls Fansite for Monster High - News and Reviews of Monster High Dolls, Plush Toys, and More! Dress Up Games from DressUpWho.com.
Getting started.