Mark Scheme (Results)
Summer 2026
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE
in History of Art (9HT0)
Paper 02 Periods
,Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
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largest awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications
including academic, vocational, occupational and specific
programmes for employers. For further information visit our
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100 languages, we have built an international reputation for our commitment to
high standards and raising achievement through innovation in education. Find
out more about how we can help you and your students at:
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Summer 2026
Question Paper Log Number P79939A
Publication Code 9HT0_02_2606_MS
All the material in this publication is copyright
© Pearson
,General Marking Guidance
• All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the
first candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
• Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded
for what they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions.
• Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to their
perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
• There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme should be
used appropriately.
• All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners
should always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the
mark scheme. Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if the
candidate’s response is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme.
• Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles
by which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be limited.
• When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme
to a candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
• Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it
with an alternative response.
, Invention and illusion: the Renaissance in Italy (1420‒1520)
Question Indicative content
1(a) AO targeting
AO1: 3 marks; AO2: 2 marks.
Marking instructions
Answers must apply the level descriptors in line with the general marking guidance. Markers
should note that Level 1 contains no reward for AO2, and so is restricted to AO1.
Indicative content guidance
The indicative content below exemplifies points that candidates may make, but this does
not imply that any of these points must be included. Other relevant points must also be
credited.
1a) Explain the ways in which one building in Rome responds to its location.
Indicative content
Example: Bramante Tempietto, S. Pietro in Montorio (c1502), Rome.
• A religious building situated in Rome, seat of the Catholic Church. This small
martyrium is dedicated to St Peter, the first Pope. It is constructed on the reputed site
of his martyrdom, establishing a firm link between location and function. Martyria
dating from the early Christian era were a common sight in Rome and attest to
Bramante’s consideration of pre-existing architecture for inspiration.
• Classical features, including Tuscan columns support a dome with lantern and are a
reference to the architecture of Ancient Rome. The Tuscan order originated in Ancient
Rome and Bramante continues the architectural heritage of his classical
predecessors. Its overall form is inspired by the nearby Temple of Hercules Victor and
illustrates pagan influences on Christian art and architecture, typical of the
Renaissance era.
• Spolia from pre-existing ancient buildings was used in construction- materially
linking the building to the city. The small floor plan was a result of the restricted site
with which Bramante had to work.
• The floor is decorated in polychromatic marble tiles in a style known as
Cosmatesque and named after the Cosmati family who originated in Rome and
specialised in this technique.
Level Mark Descriptor
0 No rewardable material.
Level 1 1 Knowledge and understanding are basic. [AO1]
No meaningful analysis or interpretation related to selected work. [AO2]
Level 2 2–3 Knowledge and understanding are competent. [AO1]
Competent analytical and interpretative comments, linking to selected work. [AO2]
Level 3 4–5 Knowledge and understanding are excellent, detailed and precise. [AO1]
Excellent analytical and interpretative comments, linking to selected work. [AO2]
Summer 2026
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE
in History of Art (9HT0)
Paper 02 Periods
,Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s
largest awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications
including academic, vocational, occupational and specific
programmes for employers. For further information visit our
qualifications websites at www.edexcel.com or www.btec.co.uk.
Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our
contact us page at www.edexcel.com/contactus
Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere
Pearson aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help
everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of
learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been
involved in education for over 150 years, and by working across 70 countries, in
100 languages, we have built an international reputation for our commitment to
high standards and raising achievement through innovation in education. Find
out more about how we can help you and your students at:
www.pearson.com/uk
Summer 2026
Question Paper Log Number P79939A
Publication Code 9HT0_02_2606_MS
All the material in this publication is copyright
© Pearson
,General Marking Guidance
• All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the
first candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
• Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded
for what they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions.
• Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to their
perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
• There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme should be
used appropriately.
• All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners
should always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the
mark scheme. Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if the
candidate’s response is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme.
• Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles
by which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be limited.
• When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme
to a candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
• Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it
with an alternative response.
, Invention and illusion: the Renaissance in Italy (1420‒1520)
Question Indicative content
1(a) AO targeting
AO1: 3 marks; AO2: 2 marks.
Marking instructions
Answers must apply the level descriptors in line with the general marking guidance. Markers
should note that Level 1 contains no reward for AO2, and so is restricted to AO1.
Indicative content guidance
The indicative content below exemplifies points that candidates may make, but this does
not imply that any of these points must be included. Other relevant points must also be
credited.
1a) Explain the ways in which one building in Rome responds to its location.
Indicative content
Example: Bramante Tempietto, S. Pietro in Montorio (c1502), Rome.
• A religious building situated in Rome, seat of the Catholic Church. This small
martyrium is dedicated to St Peter, the first Pope. It is constructed on the reputed site
of his martyrdom, establishing a firm link between location and function. Martyria
dating from the early Christian era were a common sight in Rome and attest to
Bramante’s consideration of pre-existing architecture for inspiration.
• Classical features, including Tuscan columns support a dome with lantern and are a
reference to the architecture of Ancient Rome. The Tuscan order originated in Ancient
Rome and Bramante continues the architectural heritage of his classical
predecessors. Its overall form is inspired by the nearby Temple of Hercules Victor and
illustrates pagan influences on Christian art and architecture, typical of the
Renaissance era.
• Spolia from pre-existing ancient buildings was used in construction- materially
linking the building to the city. The small floor plan was a result of the restricted site
with which Bramante had to work.
• The floor is decorated in polychromatic marble tiles in a style known as
Cosmatesque and named after the Cosmati family who originated in Rome and
specialised in this technique.
Level Mark Descriptor
0 No rewardable material.
Level 1 1 Knowledge and understanding are basic. [AO1]
No meaningful analysis or interpretation related to selected work. [AO2]
Level 2 2–3 Knowledge and understanding are competent. [AO1]
Competent analytical and interpretative comments, linking to selected work. [AO2]
Level 3 4–5 Knowledge and understanding are excellent, detailed and precise. [AO1]
Excellent analytical and interpretative comments, linking to selected work. [AO2]
