The Missouri Mural
Thomas Hart Benton
The Missouri Mural
Thomas Hart Benton
Air Date: 05/02/17
Thomas Hart Benton was commissioned to paint a mural depicting the social history of Missouri. Located in the Missouri state capitol, the honest and sometimes dark depictions of Missouri’s history resulted in some controversy.
Thomas Hart Benton
S1 Ep1 | 1h 26m 53s
Air Date: 11/01/89 | Expires: 12/31/25
The bittersweet story of an extraordinary American artist.
Dan James: Benton’s Persona
40s
Air Date: 01/06/12 | Rating: NR
Dan James discusses Benton's "He-man" persona.
Earl Bennent: Benton’s Work
44s
Air Date: 01/06/12 | Rating: NR
Earl Bennent talks about the beauty in Benton's work.
Painting America
2m 7s
Air Date: 05/02/17
For more than seventy years Thomas Hart Benton painted America's towns and its people.
Benton’s Early Years
3m 13s
Air Date: 05/02/17
Thomas Hart Benton was born in Neosho, Missouri, into family of politicians.
The Missouri Mural
5m 11s
Air Date: 05/02/17
Benton was commissioned to paint a mural depicting the social history of Missouri.
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