America Gothic

1、America Gothic picture:孟娟娟 material:甄雅南 producer:杨晓彤 reporter:吕亚亚 赵悦 冯宇洋 check:王雪梅America Gothic1 Gothic novel2 Gothic Painting3 Gothic ArchitectureGothic Novel The characteristics of the gothic novelGothic fiction originally arose in England in the late 18th and early 19th century. It soon spread t

2、o other parts of the world, especially the United States, where it influenced the writing of many authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne and Edgar Allan Poe. It falls in the realm of Romantic literature, although it often explores darker and more tragic themes than other Romantic works of the period. I

3、t is distinguished by a number of such specific qualities.Gothic Novel Setting Regulary ,Gothic literature sets in old, rundown structures: especially castles or great country manors. The building usually features hidden passages, trap doors, dungeons or secret rooms, and has suffered a decline from

4、 its former greatness.The environment around the setting reflects a bleak or foreboding atmosphere: dark forests, imposing mountains, stormy weather or areas far away from civilisation.Gothic Novel Atmosphere and emotions Gothic literature stresses an atmosphere of mystery, horror and dread. The plo

5、t involves hidden secrets which threaten the protagonist. Emotions run high in Gothic literature. Characters are often passionate and strong-willed, defying others or even their own common sense in pursuit of their goals. Women are often curious and have a tendency to swoon, while men storm and rage

6、 in reflection of unseen inner torments.Gothic Novel The representative auther Charles Brockden Brown A famous author in eighteenth century , the first man who has great influecce in American novel.He takes the American society as background,writes novels that full of suspence(悬疑），and especially foc

7、us on the moral and mind issues.Gothic PaintingGrant Wood (Grant Wood ,1892-1942) of the U.S. painter. Wood was born in Anamosa, Iowa. He was in Minneapolis to learn arts and crafts, by doing odd jobs to feed themselves. 1919-24 years after, he taught Julian in Paris. 1934, he became a professor in

8、the Department of Fine Arts, until his death. Gothic Paintingman looked straight ahead as flat, lips closed, his face expression is very serious, meticulous hobble around on the bridge of the nose round glasses. He covered with mud holding a fork, Beside. him stands a woman and also stern expression

9、 Man standing slightly behind her, eyes look to the man, a little only he is listening to the mean. Gothic PaintingThis painting reflects the solemn pride in the United States on behalf of farmers in agriculture-dominated era, farmers cultivate the spirit of hard work, but also a symbol of the patri

10、archal society in the 19th century, the unquestionable authority and power of men.Gothic Architecture Gothic architecture is characterized by the towering minarets, pointed arches, large windows and painted with the biblical story of window glass. In the design of the ribbed vault, flying buttresses, slender beam column, creating a sense of lightness slender flying. As well as new frame structure to increase the support top force, so that the whole building with vertical lines, magnificent appearance and inside the church is open space, combined with a stained glass window, the church p