Examination Board: Edexcel
History of Art
Paper 1: Visual Analysis and Themes
Paper 2: Period Study
Section A: Visual analysis
■ A focus on two different time periods, chosen by the class and the teachers
Section B: Thematic study ■ Nature in art ■ Identities in art Assessment Written Exam: 3 hours
The study of Art in its historical and contemporary forms gives students crucial knowledge of world civilisations. It gives students visual and analytical skills that can be applied in many walks of life, and the tools to understand how images and objects work to shape our social and
political identities. This specification allows students to develop particular strengths and interests, encourages lifelong learning, and provides access to higher education and university degree courses in Art History and related subjects, as well as art historicalrelated and other careers. Students will be encouraged to research and investigate art through firsthand experience.
Assessment Written Exam: 3 hours 50% of A-level ■ A single compulsory question in four parts
■ 50% of A-level ■ Section A: Visual analysis. A single question that requires comment on a painting, a sculpture or a building. ■ Section B: Themes. A single compulsory question in two parts.
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