American Gothic - Grant Wood - Museum Kidz - Journal
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Stylized Americana at its best! This quaint journal showcasing an adorable interpretation of Grant Wood’s famous American Gothic is just the thing to organize your day-to-day.
Museum Kidz is a collection designed by Today is Art Day with the artwork of Resul Ertaş.
By revisiting renowned masterpieces in Resul’s signature style, this collection aims to introduce kids to the world of classic art through play.
About American Gothic
American Gothic is a caricature of 19th century Americana, notably in the Midwest. Many interpret the painting to be a satire or criticism of rural American life, however, Grant Wood simply drew inspiration from a cottage designed in the Gothic Revival style, providing both the background and the title for the work. From there, Wood drew who he thought would live in that house, with figures modeled after his sister and dentist. Contrary to popular belief, American Gothic portrays a farmer and his daughter, not a husband and wife. It is revered as an iconic example of early 20th century modern art.
About Grant Wood
Grant Wood (born February 13, 1891, Anamosa, Iowa, USA – died February 12, 1942, Iowa City, Iowa) was an American painter best known for his paintings depicting the rural American Midwest. He was a leading figure of the 1930s American Regionalism movement of which his most famous work, American Gothic, is an iconic example.