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Edexcel A-level History of Art 9HT0
262 points in 3 topics, with Edexcel's codes and titles.
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A Visual analysis
- A.1 Painting
- A.1a Key terminology and concepts
- A.1b Genres and subject matter in artists' intentions
- A.1c Materials, techniques and processes, and their impact on meaning and effect
- A.1d Manipulation of formal elements to achieve specific intentions
- A.2 Sculpture
- A.2a Key terminology and concepts
- A.2b How artists use subject matter to achieve specific intentions
- A.2c Materials, techniques and processes in sculpture
- A.2d Manipulation of formal elements to achieve specific intentions
- A.3 Architecture
- A.3a Key terminology and concepts
- A.3b How architects use functions to achieve specific intentions
- A.3c Materials, techniques and processes, and their impact on meaning and effect
- A.3d Manipulation of formal elements to achieve specific intentions
B Themes
- B1 Nature in art and architecture
- B1.S Scope of works
- B1.Sa Landscape or seascape in 2D works (pre- and post-1850)
- B1.Sb Animals in 2D or 3D works (pre- and post-1850)
- B1.Sc Plants in 2D or 3D works (pre- and post-1850)
- B1.Sd The elements in 2D or 3D works
- B1.Se Humans and nature in 2D or 3D works
- B1.Sf Architectural works influenced by nature (pre- and post-1850)
- B1.1 Art historical terms and concepts
- B1.1a Relevant terminology for 2D, 3D and architecture
- B1.1b Formal elements, styles and their effects or contributions to meaning
- B1.1c Concepts relevant to the theme
- B1.2 Cultural, social, technological and political factors
- B1.2a Influence of earlier or contemporary artists and architects
- B1.2b How the works were shaped by social, political and technological contexts
- B1.2c Artists' experience of nature as an influence
- B1.3 Developments in materials, techniques and processes
- B1.3a Materials and techniques in Western and non-Western works
- B1.3b The relationship between materials and meaning in the 3D works
- B1.3c Materials inspired by nature in architectural works
- B1.4 How societies have used and interpreted art
- B1.4a Practical and aesthetic functions of the 2D, 3D and architectural works
- B1.4b Critical text on the chosen artists and architect
- B1.4c Patronage of commissioned works
- B1.4d Original location and display of works
- B1.4e Significance of choice of location and setting in the architectural works
- B1.4f Later settings of works and their effect on audiences
- B2 Identities in art and architecture
- B2.S Scope of works
- B2.Sa The Divine in 2D or 3D works (pre- and post-1850)
- B2.Sb Portraits in 2D works (pre- and post-1850)
- B2.Sc Portraits in 3D works (pre- and post-1850)
- B2.Sd Gender identity in 2D or 3D works (pre- and post-1850)
- B2.Se Ethnic identity in 2D or 3D works (pre- and post-1850)
- B2.Sf Identity in architectural works (pre- and post-1850)
- B2.1 Art historical terms and concepts
- B2.1a Relevant terminology for 2D, 3D and architecture
- B2.1b Formal elements, styles and their effects or contributions to meaning
- B2.1c Concepts relevant to the theme
- B2.2 Cultural, social, technological and political factors
- B2.2a Influence of earlier or contemporary artists and architects
- B2.2b How the works were shaped by social, political and technological contexts
- B2.2c Artists' experience of identity as an influence
- B2.3 Developments in materials, techniques and processes
- B2.3a Materials and techniques in Western and non-Western works
- B2.3b The relationship between materials and meaning in the 3D works
- B2.3c Materials expressing identity in architectural works
- B2.4 How societies have used and interpreted art
- B2.4a Practical and aesthetic functions of the 2D, 3D and architectural works
- B2.4b Critical text on the chosen artists and architect
- B2.4c Patronage of commissioned works
- B2.4d Original location and display of works
- B2.4e Significance of choice of location and setting in the architectural works
- B2.4f Later settings of works and their effect on audiences
- B3 War in art and architecture
- B3.S Scope of works
- B3.Sa War or revolution in 2D works (pre- and post-1850)
- B3.Sb Leaders in 2D or 3D works (pre- and post-1850)
- B3.Sc Participants in 2D or 3D works (pre- and post-1850)
- B3.Sd Places affected by war in 2D or 3D works (pre- and post-1850)
- B3.Se Memorials in 2D or 3D works (pre- and post-1850)
- B3.Sf Defensive or commemorative architectural works (pre- and post-1850)
- B3.1 Art historical terms and concepts
- B3.1a Relevant terminology for 2D, 3D and architecture
- B3.1b Formal elements, styles and their effects or contributions to meaning
- B3.1c Concepts relevant to the theme
- B3.2 Cultural, social, technological and political factors
- B3.2a Influence of earlier or contemporary artists and architects
- B3.2b How the works were shaped by social, political and technological contexts
- B3.2c Conflict in the artists' own era as an influence
- B3.3 Developments in materials, techniques and processes
- B3.3a Materials and techniques in Western and non-Western works
- B3.3b The relationship between materials and meaning in the 3D works
- B3.3c Materials responding to conflict in architectural works
- B3.4 How societies have used and interpreted art
- B3.4a Practical and aesthetic functions of the 2D, 3D and architectural works
- B3.4b Critical text on the chosen artists and architect
- B3.4c Patronage of commissioned works
- B3.4d Original location and display of works
- B3.4e Significance of choice of location and setting in the architectural works
- B3.4f Later settings of works and their effect on audiences
C Periods
- C1 Invention and illusion: the Renaissance in Italy (1420‒1520)
- C1.S Scope of works
- C1.Sa Religious paintings in Florence, Rome and Venice
- C1.Sb Religious sculpture in Florence, Rome and Venice
- C1.Sc Mythological works in 2D or 3D in Florence, Rome and Venice
- C1.Sd Portraits in 2D or 3D in Florence, Rome and Venice
- C1.Se Religious architecture in Florence, Rome and Venice
- C1.Sf Secular architecture in Florence, Rome and Venice
- C1.1 Art historical terms and concepts
- C1.1a Relevant terminology for 2D, 3D and architecture
- C1.1b Formal elements and their effects or contributions to meaning
- C1.1c Concepts relevant to the period
- C1.2 Cultural, social, technological and political factors
- C1.2a Cultural and social influences on Renaissance works
- C1.2b Political influences on Renaissance works
- C1.2c Technological influences on Renaissance works
- C1.2d Other places, movements and periods as influences
- C1.2e How each chosen specified artist was influenced by two other artists
- C1.2f How far each artist typifies period and region
- C1.3 Developments in materials, techniques and processes
- C1.3a In the 2D works
- C1.3b In the 3D works
- C1.3c In the architectural works
- C1.3d Materials and techniques across Florence, Rome and Venice
- C1.4 How societies have used and interpreted art
- C1.4a Practical and aesthetic functions of the 2D, 3D and architectural works
- C1.4b Critical text on the chosen artists
- C1.4c Patronage of Renaissance commissioned works
- C1.4d Original location and display of works
- C1.4e Significance of choice of location and setting in the architectural works
- C1.4f Later settings of works and their effect on audiences
- C2 Power and persuasion: the Baroque in Catholic Europe (1597–1685)
- C2.S Scope of works
- C2.Sa Religious painting: Italian and other Catholic European
- C2.Sb Religious sculpture: Italian and other Catholic European
- C2.Sc Mythological painting: Italian and other Catholic European
- C2.Sd Mythological sculpture: Italian and other Catholic European
- C2.Se Portraits: Italian and other Catholic European
- C2.Sf Landscape scenes: Italian and other Catholic European
- C2.Sg Still life or genre scenes: Italian and other Catholic European
- C2.Sh Religious architecture: Italian and other Catholic European
- C2.1 Art historical terms and concepts
- C2.1a Relevant terminology for 2D, 3D and architecture
- C2.1b Formal elements and their effects or contributions to meaning
- C2.1c Concepts relevant to the period
- C2.2 Cultural, social, technological and political factors
- C2.2a Cultural and social influences on Baroque works
- C2.2b Political influences on Baroque works
- C2.2c Technological influences on Baroque works
- C2.2d Earlier movements and periods as Baroque influences
- C2.2e How each chosen specified artist was influenced by two other artists
- C2.2f How far each artist typifies period and country
- C2.3 Developments in materials, techniques and processes
- C2.3a In the 2D works
- C2.3b In the 3D works
- C2.3c In the architectural works
- C2.3d Materials and techniques across Baroque Catholic Europe
- C2.4 How societies have used and interpreted art
- C2.4a Practical and aesthetic functions of the 2D, 3D and architectural works
- C2.4b Critical text on the chosen artists
- C2.4c Religious and secular patronage of commissioned works
- C2.4d Original location and display of works
- C2.4e Significance of choice of location and setting in the architectural works
- C2.4f Later settings of works and their effect on audiences
- C3 Rebellion and revival: the British and French Avant-Garde (1848–99)
- C3.S Scope of works
- C3.Sa Painting of working life by British and French artists
- C3.Sb Painting of leisure by British and French artists
- C3.Sc Religious painting by British and French artists
- C3.Sd Mythological/literary works (painting or sculpture) by British and French artists
- C3.Se The female figure (painting or sculpture) by British and French artists
- C3.Sf Landscape painting scenes by British and French artists
- C3.Sg Commemorative sculpture by British and French artists
- C3.Sh Public architecture by British and French architects
- C3.1 Art historical terms and concepts
- C3.1a Relevant terminology for 2D, 3D and architecture
- C3.1b Formal elements and their effects or contributions to meaning
- C3.1c Concepts relevant to the period
- C3.2 Cultural, social, technological and political factors
- C3.2a Cultural and social influences on 19th-century works
- C3.2b Political influences on 19th-century works
- C3.2c Technological influences on 19th-century works
- C3.2d Style and other movements as 19th-century influences
- C3.2e How each chosen specified artist was influenced by two other artists
- C3.2f How far each artist typifies style and country
- C3.3 Developments in materials, techniques and processes
- C3.3a In the paintings
- C3.3b In the sculptures
- C3.3c In the architectural works
- C3.3d Materials and techniques in Britain and France
- C3.4 How societies have used and interpreted art
- C3.4a Practical and aesthetic functions of the 2D, 3D and architectural works
- C3.4b Critical text on the chosen artists
- C3.4c Patronage of commissioned works
- C3.4d Original display: the Salon and Royal Academy
- C3.4e Significance of choice of location and setting in the architectural works
- C3.4f Later settings of works and their effect on audiences
- C4 Brave new world: Modernism in Europe (1900–39)
- C4.S Scope of works
- C4.Sa Modern urban life: French and other European painters
- C4.Sb Primitivism: French and other European artists
- C4.Sc The female figure: French and other European artists
- C4.Sd Portraits: French and other European artists
- C4.Se Landscape painting: French and other European artists
- C4.Sf Still life painting: French and other European artists
- C4.Sg Human figure sculpture: French and other European artists
- C4.Sh Commercial or public architecture: French and other European
- C4.1 Art historical terms and concepts
- C4.1a Relevant terminology for 2D, 3D and architecture
- C4.1b Formal elements and their effects or contributions to meaning
- C4.1c Concepts relevant to the period
- C4.2 Cultural, social, technological and political factors
- C4.2a Cultural and social influences on modernist works
- C4.2b Political influences on modernist works
- C4.2c Technological influences on modernist works
- C4.2d Style and other movements as modernist influences
- C4.2e How each chosen specified artist was influenced by two other artists
- C4.2f How far each artist typifies style and country
- C4.3 Developments in materials, techniques and processes
- C4.3a In the 2D works
- C4.3b In the 3D works
- C4.3c In the architectural works
- C4.3d Materials and techniques in France and other countries
- C4.4 How societies have used and interpreted art
- C4.4a Practical and aesthetic functions of the 2D, 3D and architectural works
- C4.4b Critical text on the chosen artists
- C4.4c Patronage of commissioned works
- C4.4d Original display: the Salon and new exhibition spaces
- C4.4e Significance of choice of location and setting in architectural works
- C4.4f Later settings of works and their effect on audiences
- C5 Pop life: British and American contemporary art and architecture (1960–2015)
- C5.S Scope of works
- C5.Sa Portraits (in any medium) by British and American artists
- C5.Sb The object in 3D by British and American artists
- C5.Sc Non-objective (or abstract) work (in any medium) by British and American artists
- C5.Sd Figurative work (in any medium) by British and American artists
- C5.Se Performance or video work by British and American artists
- C5.Sf Installation works by British and American artists
- C5.Sg Land or earth art by British and American artists
- C5.Sh Commercial or public architecture by British and American architects
- C5.1 Art historical terms and concepts
- C5.1a Relevant terminology for 2D, 3D and architecture
- C5.1b Formal elements and their effects or contributions to meaning
- C5.1c Concepts relevant to the period
- C5.2 Cultural, social, technological and political factors
- C5.2a Cultural and social influences on post-1945 works
- C5.2b Political influences on post-1945 works
- C5.2c Technological influences on post-1945 works
- C5.2d Style and other movements as post-1945 influences
- C5.2e How each chosen specified artist was influenced by two other artists
- C5.2f How far each artist typifies style and country
- C5.3 Developments in materials, techniques and processes
- C5.3a In the 2D works
- C5.3b In the 3D works
- C5.3c In the architectural works
- C5.3d Materials and techniques in Britain and America
- C5.4 How societies have used and interpreted art
- C5.4a Practical and aesthetic functions of the 2D, 3D and architectural works
- C5.4b Critical text on the chosen artists
- C5.4c Patronage and collectors of commissioned works
- C5.4d Original location and display: galleries and prizes
- C5.4e Significance of choice of location and setting in the architectural works
- C5.4f Later settings of works, including the virtual gallery