Vol. 11, No. 24
March 6, 2006
Cover Story
American Gothic, Then and Now
on the life and times of Grant Wood's masterpiece
By Paul A. Cantor
Also in This Issue
- Harvard Dumps Its President — Peter Berkowitz & James Piereson
This double issue led with Paul A. Cantor's examination of Grant Wood's iconic painting "American Gothic," exploring the artwork's historical significance and cultural legacy. The magazine also covered Harvard University's decision to remove its president, with analysis from Peter Berkowitz and James Piereson on the implications of this institutional leadership change.