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Thomas Hart Benton

Thomas Hart Benton

7.4
An American painter who shows everyday life in the Midwest and South
  • proper noun
  • /ˈtɑːməs hɑrt ˈbɛntən/
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  • The works of Thomas Hart Benton capture the spirit and struggle of rural America.

Examples

  • A major exhibition of Thomas Hart Benton's paintings was held at the local art museum.

  • The famous artist Thomas Hart Benton was known for his vibrant murals.

  • Thomas Hart Benton influenced many younger artists with his unique depiction of the American landscape.

  • Did you see Thomas Hart Benton's latest exhibition?

  • Thomas Hart Benton is celebrated for his iconic paintings that reflect the daily life and culture of the Midwest.

  • Many art students study the techniques of Thomas Hart Benton to understand Regionalism in art.

  • The legacy of Thomas Hart Benton lives on through his impactful artworks on American history.

Surface Forms

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Morphology

Thomas + Hart + Benton

This is a proper name for a specific individual; the identity and biographical information ('United States artist') are not derivable from the parts 'Thomas', 'Hart', and 'Benton'. Proper names are arbitrary labels rather than compositional phrases, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words would not be able to infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Thomas Hart Benton was an American painter known for bold, curved figures and lively scenes of farms and small towns in the Midwest and South. Picture him sweeping long strokes across wide fields—this image helps you remember him as the artist who showed everyday American life.