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1、American gothic,STRUCTURE,The introduction of the authorThe story of American GothicThe Gothic StyleThe 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
2、 famous painting American Gothic,The author,Grant Wood,Grant Wood instantly rose to fame with his painting American Gothic in 1930Then,Wood taught painting in Lowa college and help hometown artists spend the Great DepressionOn February 12th 1942,Wood died due to liver cancer at the university hospit
3、al,American Gothic,The Meanings,Gothics Style,New Words and Expressions,1 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.Interpretation n an explanation or understanding of sth 阐释 说明 What interpretation would you put on these facts?Solemn
4、serious in behavior or style 庄严的 严肃的 The ceremony proceeded in a solemn atmosphere.,New Words,grave 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.alongside prep beside;togeth
5、er with在旁边 和一起 A car pulled up alongside us.,New Expressions,rise to fame 出名 成名capture ones attention 吸引某人的注意力 It was her words not her looks that captured his attention.pose for 为(拍照或画像)摆姿势 Please sit still while you pose for photograph.save sb from 挽救某人于中 The unexpected wealth saved her from a poor life.,THANK YOU,