Missouri: Artists Thomas Hart Benton and George Caleb Bingham
These sites feature the artwork of two famous Missouri painters. Many of the works are online and are accompanied with explanations about how the paintings relate to Missouri history. Includes biographies and photos of their former Missouri homes, plus photos of Benton’s mural in the State Capitol. There is also information about the American Regionalism painting genre.
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Fact Monster: Thomas Hart Benton
This online encyclopedia entry includes a brief description of the artist and his work. NOTE: This site includes, banner ads, other types of ads, and sponsored links.
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Thomas Hart Benton: Murals in the Missouri State Capitol
Read about and see images of the artist and his work at the Missouri State Capitol on this site.
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Benton's Series
Explore four pages of Benton's works. Each has a brief introduction. Click on "Next" to view more.
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Arts of Life in America
Look at five major panels by Benton. These panels depict the 'Arts' of everyday life - music, games, dance, and sports. Click on the "A-B" thumbnail and go forward through the list of paintings (alphabetically listed by artists' last names).
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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum: Student Activity: "Independence and the Opening of the West" by Thomas Hart Benton
Students can learn about the painting "Independence and the Opening of the West" by Thomas Hart Benton with the vocabulary words, study questions, and background information on this site.
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North American Art Before the Second World War: Thomas Hart Benton
The site features paintings by Thomas Hart Benton.
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Thomas Hart Benton
This lesson plan on the Oregon Trail uses selected works of Thomas Hart Benton that illustrate different aspects of pioneer life.
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PBS: Thomas Hart Benton
Read a biography of the artist, see a timeline of his career, or view clips from the documentary.
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The Art History Archive: American Scene Painting
Learn about the two contending art styles that made up the American Scene Painting movement: American Regionalism (of which Thomas Hart Benton was an adherent) and its counterpart Social Realism. NOTE: This site includes ads and sponsored links.
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Fact Monster: George Caleb Bingham
This online encyclopedia entry includes a brief description of the artist and his work. NOTE: This site includes, banner ads, other types of ads, and sponsored links.
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Missouri Civil War Sesquicentennial: George Caleb Bingham
Read an extensive biography of the life of artist George Caleb Bihgham, and follow links to related content such as the Bingham Home and the Arrow Rock State Historic Site.
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The State Historical Society of Missouri: Historic Missourians: George Caleb Bingham
Learn about George Caleb Bingham, his art, and his life in Missouri.
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The Village of Arrow Rock: George Caleb Bingham in Arrow Rock
Read about the George Caleb Bingham's life in the village of Arrow Rock, Missouri .
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The Athenaeum: Artworks of George Caleb Bingham
See 59 of George Caleb Bingham's paintings from the 1830s through the 1870s. Includes commissioned portraits, pastoral scenes, river paintings, and more.
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The Missouri Partisan Ranger: George Caleb Bingham: "Order Number 11"
The site introduces a famous painting by Bingham called "Order Number 11."
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KidsArt: George Caleb Bingham
Read about Bingham's famous painting "Boatmen on the Missouri" on this site.