Grant Wood painted Parson Weems' Fable (1939) in order to criticize and correct the inaccuracies found in American folklore.

Answer 1

The statement is true.

Grant Wood painted Parson Weems' Fable (1939) to highlight how American folklore, such as the story of George Washington and the cherry tree, often presents exaggerated or fictionalized versions of history. The painting critiques the way myths are used to shape national identity by visually showing the artificial nature of the story, including Parson Weems pulling back a curtain like a stage set.