Art Smart: Grant Wood's American Gothic

The video explores the story behind Grant Wood's famous painting, 'American Gothic.' It explains the origin of the painting's name, which is derived from the Gothic-style window of a house in Eldon, Iowa, that inspired Wood. The video details how Wood chose his models, including his sister and dentist, and highlights the Gothic elements in the painting. It also discusses the painting's cultural significance and its status as an iconic piece of American art, now displayed at the Art Institute of Chicago.

What inspired the name of the painting 'American Gothic'?

• The artist's fascination with Gothic cathedrals

• The Gothic style of the house in the background

• The two people in the foreground

• The rural setting of Eldon, IA

Who did Grant Wood originally want to model for the painting?

• His mother

• A local farmer

• His dentist

• His sister

Which element in the painting reflects the Gothic style?

• The farmer's hat

• The pointed arch window

• The woman's dress

• The color of the house

What is one of the Gothic elements found in the painting?

• The farmer's boots

• The color of the sky

• The woman's hairstyle

• The stitches in the farmer's shirt

Where is the painting 'American Gothic' currently displayed?

• The Smithsonian American Art Museum

• The Art Institute of Chicago

• The Museum of Modern Art

• The National Gallery of Art