The Museum of Fake Art at Sharon Forks Library

 

Ever since Grant Wood's painting American Gothic was first exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1930 people have debated its meaning. Some view it as a satire directed at rural communities while others see it as reflecting on hard-working farm families. How do you view this iconic painting? 

Do you notice something different in this version American Gothic?

Take a good look. It's not an exact representation.

One unique detail qualifies this image for inclusion in Sharon Fork Library's Museum of Fake Art.

Is it the curtains? The brooch? The woman's loose strand of hair?

Actually, all of those details are part of Wood's famous oil on beaverwood painting.

Have you noticed what's not exactly like Grant Woods' American Gothic painting on display at the Art Institute of Chicago?  

Visit Sharon Forks Library this summer to test your knowledge of famous artwork by masters like Leonardo DaVinci, Vincent Van Gogh, Hokusai, and Johannes Vermeer in the Museum of Fake Art. 

While you're there be sure to check out the Tiny Art display, grab a copy of our Summer at Forsyth County Public Library magazine to keep track of all of the summer programs at each branch and register for Summer Reading Fun. Readers of all ages can win cool incentive prizes by logging their reading in Beanstack. This year's Summer Reading Fun theme is Color Our World.

Alicia Cavitt
Information Specialist