In this art blog post about American Gothic by Grant Wood, I discuss:
• The surprising history behind America’s most recognizable painting.
• The character of, and characters in, American Gothic.
• Burning Frequently Asked Questions, like “How much is American Gothic worth?”
This piece about The Drifter by Andrew Wyeth includes the following topics:
• Who’s The Drifter?
• Behind Wyeth’s portrait picks.
• Overwhelming emotion and isolation
• Frequently Asked Questions such as, “What’s the painter Andrew Wyeth most known for?”
Check out the mad skills of painter Rosalba Carriera in Self Portrait Holding a Portrait of Her Sister:
• Carriera’s fame and success in 18th century Italy.
• Sisters with intimate, interdependent lives.
• A pastel spotlight in the secret Medici Tunnel.
• Answers to Frequently Asked Questions like, “What’s the story behind the women in Self Portrait Holding a Portrait of Her Sister?”