Written by Pam Stephens

Animated by Jim McNeill

Puffer interviews Grant Wood in this fun and informative animated video developed especially for young students. Learn about Wood's life, his interest in the countryside, his heroes, and his regionalist artwork, which includes the famous American Gothic, Parson Weems' Fable, Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, Fall Plowing, Stone City, and Spring In Town.

Young viewers and adults alike will enjoy the humorous approach taken with Dropping In On Grant Wood. The program combines animation sequences with details and full-screen images of actual masterworks. Characters in the video pose open-ended questions that prompt viewers of all ages to make their own critical analyses and interpretations of the works of art. The video is accompanied by a guide with suggested activities.