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The Seasonal Landscapes of Grant Wood: A Year on the Farm

Explore the transformative seasonal landscapes depicted by Grant Wood in this insightful presentation. Delve into the artist's connection to rural life, as he reflects on inspiration gained during simple farm tasks like milking a cow. Discover the intricacies of Wood's lithographs, such as "Fall Plowing" and "Seed Time and Harvest," analyzing elements like color, composition, and emotional impact. This engaging overview highlights the significance of these artworks in capturing the essence of farm life, showcasing their enduring relevance in American art history.

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The Seasonal Landscapes of Grant Wood: A Year on the Farm

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  1. A Year on a Farm The Seasonal Landscapes of Grant Wood

  2. I realized that all the really good ideas I’d ever had came to me while I was milking a cow. So I went back to Iowa. --Grant Wood--

  3. FallPlowing

  4. What is going on here? What time of year is it? How can you tell?  Are there any colors that make you feel hot or cold?  What are the different parts of the painting?  Where in the painting do your eyes focus?  What is in the front of the painting? How did the artist make it look like it was in the front?

  5. Seed Time and Harvest

  6. Near Sundown

  7. January (Cornshocks)1937, lithograph9 by 11 7/8 in.Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery and Sculpture GardenUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln, Nebraska Art Association CollectionJean Rathburn Faulkner Memorial1992.N-747

  8. March

  9. Young Corn

  10. Arbor Day

  11. Spring in the Country

  12. Turning

  13. Fertility

  14. Landscape

  15. Haying

  16. July 15

  17. Credits The works of Grant Wood displayed in this presentation are used with permission from: Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden University of Virginia American Studies Program This Power Point presentation created by Jamie Barnhill with valuable input from Karl Schaefer, Darlene Ryan and John Heffernan.

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