gothic art

Americana at its finest, American Gothic is a picture book biography celebrating 20th century American artist Grant Wood and his most iconic work.

With prompting questions and historical background, an early reader comes face to face with famous works of Gothic art and is encouraged to identify emotions and consider the stories told.

Discusses the history and characteristics of Gothic art, as represented in architecture, illuminated manuscripts, painting, stained glass, and sculpture.

Text and pictures present the art of the Middle Ages, describing the techniques and subject matter of key examples.

Examines the birth and decline of the Gothic movement in art, looks at the political and social events that sparked the medieval movement, and introduces representative artists and works.