Step back into a world of elegance, order, and intellect with the Neoclassical Art History Study, the third volume in the Art History Through the Ages series!

Designed for homeschool families and co-op classes, this unit brings the grace and grandeur of Neoclassical art to life. Students will explore 12 influential artists who helped define the late 18th and early 19th centuries, blending history, faith, and creativity into an unforgettable learning experience.

Through detailed artist biographies, historical context, and hands-on reflection activities, your students will discover how art, politics, philosophy, and faith all intertwined during one of the most fascinating eras in Western history.

What’s Inside

• 12 artist studies including Jacques-Louis David, Antonio Canova, Angelica Kauffman, Benjamin West, and more

• 3–4 page biographies written at a middle-grade reading level, perfect for independent study or group discussion

• Historical events and key figures with “What Happened” and “Why It Matters” summaries

• Faith and culture connections that show how biblical truth, beauty, and creativity influenced the world

• Student prompts and reflection questions to encourage deeper understanding

• Timeline suggestions and vocabulary support for easy notebooking integration

Artists Covered

Jacques-Louis David • Antonio Canova • Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres • Bertel Thorvaldsen • Angelica Kauffman • John Flaxman • Benjamin West • Marie-Guillemine Benoist • William-Adolphe Bouguereau • Pierre-Paul Prud’hon • John Singleton Copley • Jacques-Germain Soufflot

Perfect For:

• Homeschool families exploring art, history, and faith together

• Co-op teachers looking for ready-to-teach lessons

• Notebooking or Charlotte Mason–style learning

• Students in grades 5–9 (easily adaptable for younger or older learners)

Why You’ll Love It

The Neoclassical period reminds us that truth, order, and beauty reflect God’s design and that art can reveal deep ideas about humanity, reason, and faith. Your students will not only learn what these artists created, but why their work mattered and how it still speaks to us today.

Whether you’re completing your Art History Through the Ages collection or beginning your journey into the world of fine art, this unit offers the perfect balance of history, creativity, and timeless inspiration.

Product Details

• Digital PDF format

• 90+ pages of artist studies, historical context, and reflection activities

• Ideal for printing, tablet use, or notebooking

• Designed to pair perfectly with other Art History Through the Ages volumes