Instructional Video12:14
Weird History

Who the People In Famous Paintings Actually Were

12th - Higher Ed
Ever wonder about the identity of the woman posing for the Mona Lisa, or think about the life of the “farmers” depicted in American Gothic? Check out who the people in these 12 famous paintings actually were. Artists Leonardo da Vinci,...
News Clip20:41
Teen Kids News

Teen Kids News Show 2003

6th - 8th
The term GOAT – greatest of all time – has become popular in the world of sports. In recent years, a herd of celebrated sports figures have been honored with that title: gymnast Simone Biles, quarterback Tom Brady, basketball...
Audio
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: American Gothic

9th - 10th
Audio story explores the creation of Grant Wood's famous "American Gothic." This painting made the author an overnight sensation.
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: American Modernism: Wood, American Gothic, 1930

9th - 10th
This video [6:19] discusses Grant Wood's, American Gothic, 1930, oil on beaver board, 78 x 65.3 cm / 30-3/4 x 25-3/4 inches (The Art Institute of Chicago) Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker.