Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE
Tuesday 2 June 2026
Morning (Time: 3 hours)
Paper
reference 9HT0/02
History of Art
Advanced
PAPER 2: Periods
Question Booklet
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, Answer parts (a) to (d) of the TWO questions for which you have been prepared.
Write your answers in the answer booklet.
Question 1: Invention and illusion: the Renaissance in Italy (1420–1520)
1 (a) Explain the ways in which one building in Rome responds to its location.
(5)
(b) Explain the ways in which the human figure has been represented in one
sculpture by your specified sculptor.
(5)
(c) Explore and evaluate the ways in which message and purpose are conveyed in
two religious paintings from this period, each produced by a different artist.
(15)
(d) ‘Artistic influence was more important than patronage in shaping the art and
architecture of this period.’
How far do you agree with this statement? To support your answer, you must
refer to:
• named works of art/architecture
• your critical text(s).
(30)
(Total for Question 1 = 55 marks)
Question 2: Power and persuasion: the Baroque in Catholic Europe (1597–1685)
2 (a) Explain the ways in which meaning is conveyed in one sculpture by your specified
sculptor.
(5)
(b) Explain the ways in which patronage has influenced one secular building from
this period.
(5)
(c) Explore and evaluate the subject and meaning of two genre and/or still life
paintings from this period. Each work must be produced by a different artist.
(15)
(d) ‘Viewing religious art and architecture of this period is always a sorrowful
experience for the spectator.’
How far do you agree with this statement? To support your answer, you must refer to:
• named works of art/architecture
• your critical text(s).
(30)
(Total for Question 2 = 55 marks)
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,Question 3: Rebellion and revival: the British and French Avant-Garde (1848–99)
3 (a) Explain the ways in which one painting shows evidence of having been produced
en plein air.
(5)
(b) Explain the ways in which one painting by your specified painter typifies their style.
(5)
(c) Explore and evaluate the ways in which the subject has been celebrated in two
commemorative sculptures from this period. One of your examples must be by a
British artist and one by a French artist.
(15)
(d) ‘The most radical use of materials and techniques are found in the 2D art of
this period.’
How far do you agree with this statement? To support your answer, you must
refer to:
• named works of art/architecture
• your critical text(s).
(30)
(Total for Question 3 = 55 marks)
Question 4: Brave new world: Modernism in Europe (1900–39)
4 (a) Explain the ways in which one work of art has features associated with Futurism.
(5)
(b) Explain the ways in which one painting by your specified painter experiments
with materials and techniques.
(5)
(c) Explore and evaluate the ways in which two buildings from this period embrace
modern ideas and techniques. One of your examples must be by a French
architect and one by a non-French architect.
(15)
(d) ‘Stylistic innovation was more important than subject matter for the artists of
this period.’
How far do you agree with this statement? To support your answer, you must
refer to:
• named works of art
• your critical text(s).
(30)
(Total for Question 4 = 55 marks)
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, Question 5: Pop life: British and American contemporary art and architecture (1960–2015)
5 (a) Explain the ways in which your specified 2D artist explores the use of materials
and techniques in one 2D work of art.
(5)
(b) Explain the ways in which meaning is conveyed in one video, installation or
performance work from this period.
(5)
(c) Explore and evaluate the impact of materials and techniques on the appearance
of two buildings from this period. One of your examples must be by a British
architect and one by an American architect.
(15)
(d) ‘Pop Art was more accessible to the viewer than any other style or trend in
this period.’
How far do you agree with this statement? To support your answer, you must
refer to:
• named works of art
• your critical text(s).
(30)
(Total for Question 5 = 55 marks)
TOTAL FOR PAPER = 110 MARKS
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Tuesday 2 June 2026
Morning (Time: 3 hours)
Paper
reference 9HT0/02
History of Art
Advanced
PAPER 2: Periods
Question Booklet
Do not return this Booklet with the Answer Booklet.
Turn over
P79939A
©2026 Pearson Education Ltd.
P:1/1/1/1
*P79939A*
, Answer parts (a) to (d) of the TWO questions for which you have been prepared.
Write your answers in the answer booklet.
Question 1: Invention and illusion: the Renaissance in Italy (1420–1520)
1 (a) Explain the ways in which one building in Rome responds to its location.
(5)
(b) Explain the ways in which the human figure has been represented in one
sculpture by your specified sculptor.
(5)
(c) Explore and evaluate the ways in which message and purpose are conveyed in
two religious paintings from this period, each produced by a different artist.
(15)
(d) ‘Artistic influence was more important than patronage in shaping the art and
architecture of this period.’
How far do you agree with this statement? To support your answer, you must
refer to:
• named works of art/architecture
• your critical text(s).
(30)
(Total for Question 1 = 55 marks)
Question 2: Power and persuasion: the Baroque in Catholic Europe (1597–1685)
2 (a) Explain the ways in which meaning is conveyed in one sculpture by your specified
sculptor.
(5)
(b) Explain the ways in which patronage has influenced one secular building from
this period.
(5)
(c) Explore and evaluate the subject and meaning of two genre and/or still life
paintings from this period. Each work must be produced by a different artist.
(15)
(d) ‘Viewing religious art and architecture of this period is always a sorrowful
experience for the spectator.’
How far do you agree with this statement? To support your answer, you must refer to:
• named works of art/architecture
• your critical text(s).
(30)
(Total for Question 2 = 55 marks)
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,Question 3: Rebellion and revival: the British and French Avant-Garde (1848–99)
3 (a) Explain the ways in which one painting shows evidence of having been produced
en plein air.
(5)
(b) Explain the ways in which one painting by your specified painter typifies their style.
(5)
(c) Explore and evaluate the ways in which the subject has been celebrated in two
commemorative sculptures from this period. One of your examples must be by a
British artist and one by a French artist.
(15)
(d) ‘The most radical use of materials and techniques are found in the 2D art of
this period.’
How far do you agree with this statement? To support your answer, you must
refer to:
• named works of art/architecture
• your critical text(s).
(30)
(Total for Question 3 = 55 marks)
Question 4: Brave new world: Modernism in Europe (1900–39)
4 (a) Explain the ways in which one work of art has features associated with Futurism.
(5)
(b) Explain the ways in which one painting by your specified painter experiments
with materials and techniques.
(5)
(c) Explore and evaluate the ways in which two buildings from this period embrace
modern ideas and techniques. One of your examples must be by a French
architect and one by a non-French architect.
(15)
(d) ‘Stylistic innovation was more important than subject matter for the artists of
this period.’
How far do you agree with this statement? To support your answer, you must
refer to:
• named works of art
• your critical text(s).
(30)
(Total for Question 4 = 55 marks)
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, Question 5: Pop life: British and American contemporary art and architecture (1960–2015)
5 (a) Explain the ways in which your specified 2D artist explores the use of materials
and techniques in one 2D work of art.
(5)
(b) Explain the ways in which meaning is conveyed in one video, installation or
performance work from this period.
(5)
(c) Explore and evaluate the impact of materials and techniques on the appearance
of two buildings from this period. One of your examples must be by a British
architect and one by an American architect.
(15)
(d) ‘Pop Art was more accessible to the viewer than any other style or trend in
this period.’
How far do you agree with this statement? To support your answer, you must
refer to:
• named works of art
• your critical text(s).
(30)
(Total for Question 5 = 55 marks)
TOTAL FOR PAPER = 110 MARKS
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