Grant Wood’s American Gothic (1930) is a painting that needs no introduction. It’s a deceptively simple work of art—a seemingly straightforward portrait of an old farmer and his daughter ...

Julie Aronson's story of how Grant Wood's iconic "American Gothic" came to be at the Cincinnati Art Museum this fall is a lesson in not censoring yourself while brainstorming. "This is something I ...

Wood’s inspiration for American Gothic was sparked by a leisurely drive around Eldon, Iowa, one spring afternoon in the company of a young art student, John Sharp. Just outside town, they ...

A throbbing question: What do they think about the Grant Wood appropriation at the Art Institute, where “American Gothic” is one of the prime attractions? We may never know because it is ...

"American Gothic" is a famous piece of artwork by Iowa ... Iowa, according to the Art Institute of Chicago's website. The painting was completed by Wood in 1930. Upon completion, Wood submitted ...

3. American Gothic’s inspiration was a real and really distinctive home. In the summer of 1930, Wood was visiting Eldon, Iowa, to attend an art exhibition. While there, he was struck by a ...

From overlooked roadside attractions to offbeat museums and obscure natural wonders, Local Hidden Gems will showcase some of ...

“Salute to American Gothic” is the theme of this year’s Redlands Festival of Arts, running 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 24 and 25 in ...

After all, "American Gothic," one of Parks' most iconic images ... the Minneapolis Institute of Art's global contemporary art chair, suggest other styles, including fashion photography, street ...

Grant Wood, one of Iowa's most famous artists, based his iconic 1930 painting, "American Gothic," on a unique home in the small town of Eldon, on the banks of the Des Moines River in southeastern ...