How is art used to impact the views of society? Objective Students will be able to determine how to "read" visual representations of art and connect them to the concepts that art depicts. Student Friendly Objective - I will be able to identify various ideas conveyed by the Missouri State Capitol Mural. Background Background of Thomas Hart Benton Show video: Moments in Missouri Political History Video Segments : Thomas Hart Benton, 39 sec., courtesy of Secretary of State of Missouri Article, biography, examples of Benton's works. The Capitol, Jefferson City and other works by Thomas Hart Benton Duration: 60 Minutes.