Gordon Park's "American Gothic"

1] what you see in the photograph [simple and objective]
-In this photograph is see an African American women with a blank look on her face. There is a big American Flag in the background and she is holding a mop and a broom.

2] what the photo looks like its saying to you [your initial analysis]
-I believe this photograph shows how many people view African Americans and their role in society. The blank look on her face shows a discontent with what she is doing and a look that this is it for her.

3] comparisons and contrasts to grant wood's "american gothic"
-This photograph by Gordon Parks is very similar to Grant Wood's "American Gothic" because the look on the peoples faces are very plain with little expression. In Park's photograph the American flag symbolizes America, and in Wood's painting the house and barn also symbolizes the American life. They are different by the photograph implying to African Americacns, and the painting implying to Whites.

4] what you think the the photograph really means [your interpretation]
-I think this photo really means that this is how African Americans were viewed in society and the role of their life. I Think it shows sadness in her face, and really an unknowing about her life.

5] whether or not you think that it is a successful photograph

-i believe this photograph is successful because it brings forth a strong meaning and portrays different images to different kinds of people.