BENTON

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BENTON
The Wreck of the Ole 97
Activity 1

• By Chandria Childs
• Paul Provencio
• Townsend Elementary

Teachers Page
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Thomas Hart Benton
Look for Painting style, art elements people,
location, the story line, transportation (old vs.
new).
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Thomas Hart Benton Activity
Write in your journal...
What is the title of this painting? Describe the
conflict in the painting. In what region of the
United States does the action take place? How can
you tell? Describe the earth tones in this
work. How does this painting make you feel?
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Benton Teacher Page

• Points for Discussion The influence of Western
  Movement on American Art.
• Enrichment activities Write a story from the
  perspective of one of the characters in the
  scene. Choose one the girl falling off the
  wagon, the driver of the wagon, boy on the wagon,
  train conductor, man standing in front wagon, or
  the horse.
• Fine Arts Standards 1.9, 2, 2.4 (FA3)
• Journal Writing Answers Answers will vary.
  Conflict old wagon vs.. modern train. Location
  Benton portrayed life in the Midwest (cornfields,
  train tracks through open spaces, dirt roads.
  Earth tone colors brown, red, yellow, orange,
  black.