Door in Turner Alley: Grant Wood, American Gothic and Midwestern Regionalism
(Stock Number: 01260VHS)
| "The aim of art is to teach people to live happier, fuller lives", said Grant Wood. Door in Turner Alley, a 30 min. video, provides a complete survey of Grant Wood's work, life and philosophy.
* Events of his early life
* Influence of his family and friends
* Results of his study in Europe
* His philosophy of life
* Significance of his work today
* Paradoxical nature of some of his paintings
* His part in the Public Works Art Project during the Depression
* Impact of notoriety on Grant Wood
Over 40 of his paintings and sketches help illustrate the progressive development of his art and its significance.
This insightful program explores the importance of Grant Wood's work today as well as the reaction to his work by people of his day. Door in Turner Alley presents the life and history behind Wood's works and the artist's perceptions and philosophies of his world.
Sponsored in part by the Iowa Humanities Board and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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