First of all, let me raise the question of what makes a revisited image of the painting,
American Gothic in terms of being recognizable? Some may argue that the artist merely needs to incorporate a few elements that stand out to the viewer- such as the pitchfork and the expressions of the human figures, in order to convey a similar message to the audience. For those who do not know the real meaning behind the piece as I once did, this could be seen as a reasonable answer. However, after reading Guy Davenport's, “The Geography of the Imagination” and having more light shed on the historical ideas behind American Gothic, I realize that the more accurate meaning of the double portrait can be found in the smaller details that are often overlooked.
American Gothic in terms of being recognizable? Some may argue that the artist merely needs to incorporate a few elements that stand out to the viewer- such as the pitchfork and the expressions of the human figures, in order to convey a similar message to the audience. For those who do not know the real meaning behind the piece as I once did, this could be seen as a reasonable answer. However, after reading Guy Davenport's, “The Geography of the Imagination” and having more light shed on the historical ideas behind American Gothic, I realize that the more accurate meaning of the double portrait can be found in the smaller details that are often overlooked.