英语AmericanGothic介绍.ppt

STRUCTURE•The introduction of the author•The story of American Gothic•The Gothic Style•The new words and expressions Grant Wood(1892-1942) is a famous American painter.From 1920 to 1928,Wood travelled to Europe and attracted by the Gothic architectural style.In 1930,he completed his most famous painting American GothicGrant WoodØGrant Wood instantly rose to fame with his painting American Gothic in 1930ØThen,Wood taught painting in Lowa college and help hometown artists spend the Great DepressionØOn February 12th 1942,Wood died due to liver cancer at the university hospitalAmerican GothicThe MeaningsGothic’s StyleGothic’s StyleNew Words and Expressions1 fame n the state of being famous 名声 名望 rise to fame 成名 出名 She moved to London in search of fame and fortune.2Interpretation n an explanation or understanding of sth 阐释 说明 What interpretation would you put on these facts?3Solemn serious in behavior or style 庄严的 严肃的 The ceremony proceeded in a solemn atmosphere. New Words4grave a looking quiet and serious 严肃的 looking serious and worried 担忧的 He was standing quietly with a grave face. The international situation is becoming a matter of grave concern.5alongside prep beside;together with在……旁边 和……一起 A car pulled up alongside us.THANK YOU。