Rediscovering Southern Art From the First Half of the 20th Century at North Carolina’s Mint Museum
"Southern/Modern" is an ode to those American artists who worked in the states below the Mason-Dixon line.
Thomas Hart Benton
Thomas Hart Benton, born in Neosho, Missouri in 1889, was a prominent American painter and muralist associated with the Regionalist art movement. He studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and the Académie Julian in Paris. Benton's early career focused on modernist styles, but he later embraced a more representational approach. His work is known for its dynamic compositions and vibrant depictions of American life and landscapes. Notable works include the mural series "America Today" and "The Sources of Country Music." Benton's paintings are featured in major collections such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art. He passed away in 1975, leaving a significant legacy in American art. Read more about Arts.
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Seeing Thomas Hart Benton’s Panorama of American Life from Another Angle
Whether the piece gave Benton’s reputation the boost he hoped it would during his lifetime, it sealed his legacy as one of the great painters of humanity in his period.
A&M Records Co-Founder Jerry Moss’ Art Collection Could Fetch $50M at Auction
Highlights of the upcoming sale include portraits by Frida Kahlo and Tamara de Lempicka.
