Video 1.

http://www.metmuseum.org/metmedia/video/metcollects/america-today

Describe Benton’s style. Why is it revolutionary?

1. How did Benton use the elements of art in his work?
2. How does knowing the context of a piece affect our understanding? Choose one of the murals shown in the 3. video to explain your answer.
4. Which painting or element did you find most interesting in the video about Thomas Hart Benton? Why?

Video 2. 

https://www.metmuseum.org/metmedia/video/metcollects/jules-tavernier-dance-in-a-subterranean-roundhouse

1. What does the Dance in a Subterranean Roundhouse depict?
2. How does Tavernier use the elements of art in this painting?
3. What did you find compelling about this painting by Tavernier?