Friday, March 19, 2010

American Gothid Redux





Surely you recognize this famous American painting...



American Gothic by Grant Wood







But you may not be as familiar with these masterpieces...















During the second 9 weeks, the 4th graders studied Grant Wood's American Gothic. They also learned the word, "PARODY."


















A "parody" is a picture that imitates an artist's style, or a famous artwork. The intention is to create humor, or to ridicule.



































These parodies of American Gothic create quite a bit of humor, wouldn't you say?






























































































































































































































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