WORD MEANING
American gothic meaning
uh-MER-i-kuhn GOTH-ik · noun
A famous 1930 painting by Grant Wood depicting a farmer holding a pitchfork beside a woman, symbolizing rural American life.
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A style of architecture characterized by Gothic Revival elements in American buildings.
A cultural term referring to themes of rural American life and values.
A 1988 horror-comedy film titled 'American Gothic'.
The term can refer to art, architecture, film, or cultural themes related to America.
Examples
The painting American Gothic is one of Grant Wood's most famous works.
American Gothic depicts a farmer and his daughter standing in front of their house.