June 2025 Edexcel: A Level History of Art Paper 1 – Visual Analysis and Themes – Merged Question Paper & Mark Scheme

June 2025 Edexcel: A Level History of Art Paper 1 – Visual Analysis and Themes – Merged Question Paper & Mark Scheme BLANK PAGE 2 P75867A ■■■■ SECTION A: VISUAL ANALYSIS Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the answer booklet. 1 Study Figure 1 below. Discuss the representation of the figures in this painting and consider how light and tone contribute to the depiction of the scene. (Total for Question 1 = 12 marks) Figure 1: Judith Leyster, A Boy and a Girl with a Cat and an Eel, c.1635, oil on oak, 59.4 x 48.8 cm (National Gallery, London) P75867A ■■■■ 3 Turn over BLANK PAGE 4 P75867A ■■■■ 2 Study Figure 2 below. Discuss the figures and their setting in this work and consider how the artist has created a sense of drama. (Total for Question 2 = 12 marks) Figure 2: Properzia de’ Rossi, Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife, 1525–6, marble, 53.5 x 54 cm (Museo di San Petronio, Bologna) P75867A ■■■■ 5 Turn over BLANK PAGE 6 P75867A ■■■■ 3 Study Figure 3 below. Discuss the composition of this building and consider how the architectural elements express the building’s function. (Total for Question 3 = 12 marks) Figure 3: William Van Alen, Chrysler Building (car company headquarters), 1928–30, steel, glass, granite and marble (New York) P75867A TOTAL FOR SECTION A = 36 MARKS 7 ■■■■ Turn over SECTION B: THEMES Answer parts (a) AND (b) of the TWO questions for which you have been prepared. Write your answers in the answer booklet. Question 4: Nature in art and architecture 4 (a) Explore how landscape or seascape have been depicted in two works of art. One must have been produced pre-1850 and one post-1850. (b) ‘Patronage is not important in understanding works of art or architecture concerned with nature.’ How far do you agree with this statement? To support your answer you must refer to: • named works of art/architecture from pre-1850 and post-1850 • your critical text(s). (12) (25) (Total for Question 4 = 37 marks) Question 5: Identities in art and architecture 5 (a) Explore how identity has been represented in two paintings/2D works. At least one of your examples must have been produced from beyond the European tradition. (b) ‘The materials and techniques chosen by an artist or architect are the most important factor in depicting identity.’ How far do you agree with this statement? To support your answer you must refer to: • named works of art/architecture • your specified artist(s) • your critical text(s). (12) (25) (Total for Question 5 = 37 marks) 8 P75867A ■■■■ Question 6: War in art and architecture 6 (a) Explore how war has influenced two works by your specified sculptor/3D artist. (b) ‘Works of art or architecture concerned with war have more significance if seen in the place they were produced or commemorate.’ How far do you agree with this statement? To support your answer you must refer to: • named works of art/architecture from pre-1850 and post