Articles related to "Grant Wood"

Best known for his classic 1930 painting American Gothic, Grant Wood championed the artistic power of scenes from America's heartland.

The epic clash over slavery and secession between the American North and South would inspire artwork at the time and into the 20th century.

A summary of books for children that tell the stories of many famous artists. These books for kids about art are for toddlers to young adults.

Just like scientists, we can use standard criteria to evaluate a work of art. Is it unique? Does it transcend? Is it influential?

Chicago boasts many museums covering a variety of themes. Most offer free admission days, which is a great way to stretch vacation budgets a little farther.

24-hours to explore Chicago can seem like a daunting task, but with an insider's guide to the best the city has to offer, making the most of a short stay is easy.

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago is an esteemed art college in the midwest U.S. What are the unique selling points of this top art school?

Spend an autumn day before Halloween visiting a local cemetery.

Not all writing lessons need to involve prompts or worksheets. Throw in some music or artwork and watch students' creativity flow.

A look at visiting artists, tuition and famous alumni of the top undergraduate art schools in the United States.