Award-Winning Homeschool Art History Curriculum for High School Students
Why Homeschool Parents Love Drawing on History
Finding a high school art curriculum that works for your homeschool student can feel overwhelming. Drawing on History makes it simple, effective, and fun. Designed by a homeschool mom with a background in Graphic Design and Illustration, this program combines:
- Hands-on art projects
- In-depth art history lessons
- Independent study flexibility
- Full year of fine arts credit
Your student will explore art movements from Romanticism to Psychedelic Art while creating original projects inspired by master artists — all with clear instructions, engaging content, and built-in flexibility for your unique homeschool schedule.
Earn High School Fine Arts Credit with Confidence
Whether your student is highly creative or simply exploring art for the first time, Drawing on History gives you the structure and confidence to provide a rich fine arts education at home. No prior art experience is required for parents or students. Each lesson includes:
- Research questions to deepen understanding
- Historical background and context
- Clear, easy-to-follow project instructions
- Guided activities that build real art appreciation
Flexible for Independent Study, Homeschool Co-ops, or Charter Programs
Drawing on History works beautifully for:
- Independent homeschool students
- Parent-led instruction
- Small homeschool groups or co-ops
- Charter school fine arts requirements
Trusted by Homeschool Experts & Award-Winning
Drawing on History has been recognized as one of the top homeschool resources:
2022 Winner of the Best Homeschool Curriculum & Products on the Plant Award from How To Homeschool
2021 Winner of the Best Middle & High School Homeschool Resources & Curriculum Award from How To Homeschool
Endorsed by leading homeschool experts and educators
Planing Art History with World History
Drawing on History was written to parallel the Beautiful Feet Modern U.S. and World History (for Senior High) curriculum, but can stand alone or be used to enhance any world history curriculum by teaching hands-on art lessons for each time period. While creating art in the style of the masters, students will gain a better understanding of world history and art history as they unfold together.
Detailed Art Lesson Plans Are Included
Drawing on History just got easier! Barbara Biggs, homeschool teacher and mother of four, used Drawing on History with her daughter and developed a detailed lesson plan for her and her daughter to follow. Barbara's lesson plan comes from the perspective of a non-artist mom and teacher, who needed a method to measure her student's comprehension of each chapter in Drawing on History. Well done Barbara and thanks for being willing to share this with all the Drawing on History teachers and students!!
This extra resource includes: Art Quizzes, Tests, Mid-term, Final Exam, and Answer Keys, which are FREE in the Resource Center with a purchase of Drawing on History.
$24.95
Printed Spiral Bound Book
$22.95
Full Color Digital Download
$31.95
Printed Book + Download Bundle
Purchase the book and receive the password to the Resource Center.
The Resource Center is loaded with valuable lesson support, tips, art, videos, free project downloads, AND Barbara's lesson plans and tests.
Real Homeschool Reviews
I really liked Drawing on History. Most art curricula just teach art with little or no background on the artist or period in history. This curriculum incorporates so much detail into each lesson giving the student a thorough background into not only the artist but the movement and period in art history Jennifer Ladewig - The Old Schoolhouse, 2019
Drawing on History is a delightful introduction for anyone desiring to add art history and composition to his or her student’s education. . . Easy to follow directions for creating these compositions removes the intimidation factor for the less artistically inclined. . . Carefully chosen examples of major art pieces, inspiring student samples, and expert layout and design make this guide a visual feast. . . .Those fortunate enough to use this engaging guide, will learn how art reflects the social, cultural, and historical realities of the day, and in so doing find a fresh and inspiring window into the world of history and art. Rea Berg, Beautiful Feet Books
Drawing on History is absolutely unique! Deborah Swanson, homeschool mom and artist extraordinaire, has blessed us with a book that not only educates but fully engages the student. With clear explanations and superb layout, this book will enrich anyone’s understanding and appreciation of both art and history. Andrew Pudewa - Institute for Excellence in Writing
The course is clearly and simply laid out without being overwhelming. . . The Guiding Research Questions take the study beyond what other authors have done and raise this to high school level. Students will need to complete research in other sources to find answers to some of the questions. Cathy Duffy, Cathy Duffy Reviews