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.
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Activate your accountThomas Hart Benton
Benton's Early Years
Benton's Early Years
Thomas Hart Benton was born in Neosho, Missouri, into family of politicians.
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Dan James: Benton's Persona
Dan James discusses Benton's "He-man" persona.
Dan James discusses Benton's "He-man" persona.
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.
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.
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.