Benton's Early Years
Thomas Hart Benton was born in Neosho, Missouri, into family of politicians.
Thomas Hart Benton was born in Neosho, Missouri, into family of politicians.
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Thomas Hart Benton
Painting America
Painting America
For more than seventy years Thomas Hart Benton painted America's towns and its people.
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Painting America
For more than seventy years Thomas Hart Benton painted America's towns and its people.
For more than seventy years Thomas Hart Benton painted America's towns and its people.
Dan James: Benton's Persona
Dan James discusses Benton's "He-man" persona.
Dan James discusses Benton's "He-man" persona.
Earl Bennent: Benton's Work
Earl Bennent talks about the beauty in Benton's work.
Earl Bennent talks about the beauty in Benton's work.
The Missouri Mural
Benton was commissioned to paint a mural depicting the social history of Missouri.
Benton was commissioned to paint a mural depicting the social history of Missouri.