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Thomas Hart Benton

The Missouri Mural

Benton was commissioned to paint a mural depicting the social history of Missouri.

Aired 05/02/2017

FromKen Burns

Thomas Hart Benton

The Missouri Mural

Clip: Episode 1 | 5m 11sVideo has Closed Captions

Benton was commissioned to paint a mural depicting the social history of Missouri.

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.

Aired 05/02/2017

FromKen Burns

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Benton's Early Years

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Thomas Hart Benton was born in Neosho, Missouri, into family of politicians. (3m 13s)

Painting America

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For more than seventy years Thomas Hart Benton painted America's towns and its people. (2m 7s)

Dan James: Benton's Persona

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Dan James discusses Benton's "He-man" persona. (40s)

Earl Bennent: Benton's Work

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Earl Bennent talks about the beauty in Benton's work. (44s)

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