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Thomas Hart Benton and art during wartime

Panelists discussed the life and work of Thomas Hart Benton.
Panelists discussed the life and work of Thomas Hart Benton.

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What does war look like through the eyes of an artist like Thomas Hart Benton? A new exhibit at the National Churchill Museum in Fulton showcases work Benton did for the Navy during World War II. With that exhibit open -- and with America currently involved in two wars overseas -- we take a look at the symbolism and imagery of art during wartime. We'll also learn more about the life and work of one of Missouri's most important artists.

Rehman Tungekar is a former producer for KBIA, who left at the beginning of 2014.