Pearson Edexcel A-Level History of Art Past Papers & Mark Schemes
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June 2023
4 filesA-Level History of Art – Examiner report – A Level Paper 2 – June 2023
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A-Level History of Art – Question paper – A Level Paper 2 – June 2023
A-Level History of Art – Question paper – A Level Paper 1 – June 2023
June 2022
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6 filesA-Level History of Art – Examiner report – A Level Paper 2 – November 2021
A-Level History of Art – Examiner report – A Level Paper 1 – November 2021
A-Level History of Art – Mark scheme – A Level Paper 1 – November 2021
A-Level History of Art – Mark scheme – A Level Paper 2 – November 2021
A-Level History of Art – Question paper – A Level Paper 2 – November 2021
A-Level History of Art – Question paper – A Level Paper 1 – November 2021
October 2020
6 filesA-Level History of Art – Examiner report – A Level Paper 1 – October 2020
A-Level History of Art – Examiner report – A Level Paper 2 – October 2020
A-Level History of Art – Question paper – A Level Paper 02 – October 2020
A-Level History of Art – Question paper – A Level Paper 01 – October 2020
A-Level History of Art – Mark scheme – A Level Paper 02 – October 2020
A-Level History of Art – Mark scheme – A Level Paper 01 – October 2020
June 2019
6 filesA-Level History of Art – Examiner report – A Level Paper 02 – June 2019
A-Level History of Art – Examiner report – A Level Paper 01 – June 2019
A-Level History of Art – Question paper – A Level Paper 02 – June 2019
A-Level History of Art – Question paper – A Level Paper 01 – June 2019
A-Level History of Art – Mark scheme – A Level Paper 02 – June 2019
A-Level History of Art – Mark scheme – A Level Paper 01 – June 2019
Visual Analysis From Ancient Greece to Contemporary Art
Exam Paper Structure
Visual Analysis and Period Study
Thematic and Comparative Study
Key Information
| Exam Board | Pearson Edexcel |
| Qualification | A-Level |
| Grading Scale | A*–E |
| Assessment Type | Written examinations |
| Paper 1 | Visual Analysis and Period Study |
| Paper 2 | Thematic and Comparative Study |
| Available Sessions | Legacy and current papers |
| Total Resources | 28 |
| Coverage | Antiquity to contemporary art |
Key Topics in History of Art
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Analyse | Examine the visual and contextual features of a work in detail |
| Compare | Identify and explain similarities and differences between artworks |
| Evaluate | Judge the significance of a work or movement within art history |
| Discuss | Present arguments about artistic practice, supported by visual evidence |
| Describe | Give a precise account of the visual qualities of a work |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| A* | 72–84% |
| A | 62–71% |
| B | 52–61% |
| C | 42–51% |
| D | 32–41% |
| E | 22–31% |
⚠️ Typical boundaries. Actual boundaries vary by series — check Pearson's website.
Visual Analysis Technique, Contextual Knowledge, and Structured Art Historical Writing
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