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History of Art
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PAPER 2: Periods
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Pearson Edexcel A Level 3 GCE (9HT0/02)History of Art Advanced Paper 2 : Periods
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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 how one secular building in Venice has been affected by its political,
social and/or cultural context.
(5)
(b) Explain the ways in which one mythological work conveys meaning.
(5)
(c) Explore and evaluate the contribution and importance of your specified painter in
two works produced in this period.
(15)
(d) ‘It is in paintings of this period that the characteristics of the Renaissance are
most apparent.’
How far do you agree with this statement? To support your answer, you must
refer to:
• named works of art and/or 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 one painted or sculpted portrait, produced by a
non-Italian artist, shows status and/or character.
(5)
(b) Explain the ways in which one secular building has been affected by its political,
social and/or cultural context.
(5)
(c) Explore and evaluate the representation and significance of two mythological
works of art produced during this period.
(15)
(d) ‘Above all, Baroque art and architecture is concerned with propaganda and
persuasion.’
How far do you agree with this statement? To support your answer, you must
refer to:
• named works of art and/or architecture
• your critical text(s).
(30)
(Total for Question 2 = 55 marks)
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History of Art
Advanced
PAPER 2: Periods
Booklet
Pearson Edexcel A Level 3 GCE (9HT0/02)History of Art Advanced Paper 2 : Periods
Question paper+mark scheme May 2024
Turn over
P75868A
©2024 Pearson Education Ltd.
,F:1/1/1/1/
, 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 how one secular building in Venice has been affected by its political,
social and/or cultural context.
(5)
(b) Explain the ways in which one mythological work conveys meaning.
(5)
(c) Explore and evaluate the contribution and importance of your specified painter in
two works produced in this period.
(15)
(d) ‘It is in paintings of this period that the characteristics of the Renaissance are
most apparent.’
How far do you agree with this statement? To support your answer, you must
refer to:
• named works of art and/or 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 one painted or sculpted portrait, produced by a
non-Italian artist, shows status and/or character.
(5)
(b) Explain the ways in which one secular building has been affected by its political,
social and/or cultural context.
(5)
(c) Explore and evaluate the representation and significance of two mythological
works of art produced during this period.
(15)
(d) ‘Above all, Baroque art and architecture is concerned with propaganda and
persuasion.’
How far do you agree with this statement? To support your answer, you must
refer to:
• named works of art and/or architecture
• your critical text(s).
(30)
(Total for Question 2 = 55 marks)
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