Art History Posts
Vincent van Gogh: Post-Impressionism, Starry Night, & Famous Paintings
Vincent Van Gogh was a passionate artist who touched the heart of millions. Want to learn more about this amazing artist? Check out our free homeschool artist study biography on Vincent van Gogh. “I am seeking, I am striving, I am in it with all my heart.” ~ Vincent...
Georges Seurat: Pointillism, Color Theory, & Famous Paintings
Learn all about Georges Seurat in this free homeschool artist study. Artist Georges Seurat is best known for originating the Pointillist method of painting, using small dot-like strokes of color in works. "Art is harmony.” ~Georges Seurat...
Henri Matisse: Biography, Fauvism, Paper Cutouts, & Paintings
Learn more about Henri Matisse in this free master artist study. Henri Matisse was a French artist, known for his use of color and his fluid and original draughtsmanship. “Creativity takes courage.” ~Henri Matisse Henri Matisse (pronunciation) was born on December 31,...
Leonardo da Vinci: Biography, Renaissance Art, & Famous Paintings
Want to learn more about Leonardo Da Vinci's art? Learn more about this Renaissance man in our free homeschool artist study! “Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.” ~Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo da...
Rembrandt van Rijn: Biography, Baroque Art, & Famous Paintings
Free homeschool artist study with Rembrandt van Rijn. Learn more about the life and art of Rembrandt van Rijn in this art appreciation post from Masterpiece Society. “Practice what you know, and it will help to make clear what now you do not know.” ~ Rembrandt van...
Johannes Vermeer: Biography, Dutch Golden Age, & Famous Paintings
Johannes Vermeer was a Dutch Baroque Period painter who specialized in domestic interior scenes of middle-class life. Learn more about this master artist in this post. Not a lot is known about Johannes Vermeer (pronunciation) because he spent his short life in...
Paul Cézanne
Want to teach your kids more about famous artists? Like the father of modern art, Paul Cézanne? We can help! Check out more information on Paul Cézanne in this free homeschool artist study! “A work of art which did not begin in emotion is not art.” ~Paul Cézanne...
John Singer Sargent
Famous artist John Singer Sargent was a master portraitist and so much more. Learn more about him alongside your kids in this fun free artist lesson! “You can’t do sketches enough. Sketch everything and keep your curiosity fresh.” ~ John Singer Sargent John Singer...
Edgar Degas
Let's meet famous artist Edgar Degas, was he a realist or impressionist? Let's learn more about this amazing artist. Free homeschool artist study for the whole family! Edgar Degas Early Life Edgar Degas (pronunciation) was born on July 19, 1834, into a wealthy...
Jackson Pollock
Jackson Pollock was an influential American painter, and the leading force behind the abstract expressionist movement in the art world. Learn more about this amazing artist in this free homeschool artist study! "Painting is self-discovery. Every good artist paints...
Horace Pippin
Horace Pippin was a self-taught African-American painter. Learn more about this amazing artist through this homeschool art appreciation study. "Pictures just come to my mind, and I tell my heart to go ahead." ~Horace Pippin Horace Pippin was born February 22, 1888, in...
Jacob Lawrence
Jacob Lawrence is known as a dynamic cubist. Introduce your children to this African American artist with this free homeschool artist study. "When the subject is strong, simplicity is the only way to treat it." ~Jacob Lawrence Jacob Lawrence was born September...
Winslow Homer
Winslow Homer was known for being a painter of simple, everyday things. Learn more about this amazing artist in this free homeschool artist study. Talent! There's no such thing as talent. What they call talent is nothing but the capacity for doing continuous...
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Pierre-Auguste Renoir, commonly known as Auguste Renoir, was a French artist who was a leading painter in the development of the Impressionist style. Learn more about this master artist! "The only reward one should offer an artist is to buy his work." ~Pierre-Auguste...
Henry Ossawa Tanner
Check out this free homeschool artist study about realist painter, Henry Ossawa Tanner. This inspiring artist has been referred to as, "the greatest African-American painter to date." "I will preach with my brush." ~Henry Ossawa Tanner Henry Ossawa Tanner was born...
Clementine Hunter
American folk artist, Clementine Hunter is a great choice for your homeschool artist study this Black History month. Check out the free Clementine Hunter biography below! “Painting is a lot harder than pickin' cotton. Cotton's right there for you to pull...
M. C. Escher
“We adore chaos because we love to produce order.” ~M. C. Escher M.C. Escher (Maurits Cornelis Escher) was a Dutch graphic artist known for his mind-bending artworks that explore mathematical concepts, optical illusions, and impossible architecture. Escher...
Georges Braque
“Art is made to disturb, science reassures.” ~Georges Braque Georges Braque (pronunciation) was a French painter who helped develop the Cubist style of painting. He was born in Argenteuil-sur-Seine, France (pronunciation), on May 13, 1882. His father was a house...

















