Art history made accessible and enjoyable for kids Learn all about Neoclassical Art in this art history book for kids. Meet famous artists like Benjamin West, Jacques Louis David, and Angelica Kauffmann and find out why they painted the way they did. Here's a sample page from the book: Neoclassic art is made by using some very special techniques. Neoclassic paintings do not have much depth, and have a rather flat perspective. Clear images and clean, straight lines are also elements that are used. The colors in Neoclassic paintings are clear and muted.