Winter Art Study Volume 2

Celebrate the beauty of winter through the eyes of the great masters with this Winter Art Study—a 4-week printable fine art appreciation curriculum designed for homeschool families and co-ops. Ideal for ages 8–14, this set blends timeless paintings, artist biographies, and Charlotte Mason-inspired prompts with journaling, copywork, and creative activities.

Each week features a different winter-themed painting, inviting your child to slow down, observe, and respond. From snowy Dutch villages to quiet countryside scenes, children will explore both art history and personal expression in a gentle, meaningful way.

Perfect for morning baskets, art afternoons, and seasonal unit studies.

❄️ What’s Included (3 Downloadable Files):

1. Winter Art Study Guide:

• Full-page, high-quality reproductions of four masterworks
• Artist biographies with historical context and notable works
• 5-point painting analysis prompts for guided discussion
• Literary connections and “look closely” questions
• Optional hands-on art activities for creative exploration

2. Winter Art Student Journal:

• Narration and reflection pages for each painting
• Line art outlines for sketching and visual observation
• Copywork passages themed around winter and creativity
• Visual puzzles, compare-and-contrast pages, color palette studies

3. Printable Winter Art Cards:

• Artist + painting title + art movement (Realism, Renaissance, Impressionism)
• Use for memory work, discussion starters, art display, or sorting games

🖌️ Featured Winter Masterpieces:

1. The Shortening Winter’s Day is Near a Close – Joseph Farquharson
2. The Hunters in the Snow – Pieter Bruegel the Elder
3. Winter Landscape with Skaters – Hendrick Avercamp
4. Snow at Louveciennes – Camille Pissarro

Each piece offers a unique style and perspective: Realism, Northern Renaissance, Dutch Golden Age, and Impressionism, providing variety while highlighting the season’s atmosphere and timelessness.