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Therefore, while these responses give an idea of how candidates might respond, the students had not followed a full programme of teaching.  \nThis pack currently contains sample work for sample question paper 1 Visual analysis and themes.  \nStudents and teachers are to be thanked for their time and generosity in completing these response  \nMark scheme  \nSection A: Visual analysis  \n\n| Question | Indicative content |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1 | AO targeting\u003Cbr>AO2: 6 marks; AO3: 6 marks.\u003Cbr>Marking instructions\u003Cbr>Answers must apply the level descriptors (below) in line with the general marking guidance (pages 3–4) .\u003Cbr>Indicative content guidance\u003Cbr>The indicative content below exemplifies points that candidates may make, but this does not imply that any of the points must be included. Other relevant points must also be credited.\u003Cbr>Indicative content\u003Cbr>Figures and setting\u003Cbr>􀁸 It is an ambiguous space – interior setting but open archway, courtyard appearance.\u003Cbr>􀁸 The open archway in centre background leads to exterior beyond with sky and series of classical buildings visible in perspective.\u003Cbr>􀁸 The archway on right leads back to interior space of the temple.\u003Cbr>􀁸 There are classical architectural forms and the illusion of sculpture – symbolic (Expulsion of Adam and Eve and Sacrifice of Isaac) .\u003Cbr>􀁸 Christ in centre, framed by archway, draws our attention and directs the action.\u003Cbr>􀁸 Figure of Christ, in particular, is ethereal, spiritual.\u003Cbr>􀁸 Christ appears active, violent (unusual representation) .\u003Cbr>􀁸 Elongated forms and large-scale figures dominate the composition.\u003Cbr>􀁸 There are prominent gestures and expression, and stylised figures.\u003Cbr>􀁸 The figures are in varied poses but are united by repeated gestures and consistent lighting.\u003Cbr>􀁸 The figures on each side of Christ are arranged in groups – active on left in chaos and discursive, calmer on right; figures are linked on right but separate from one another on the left as they react to Christ.\u003Cbr>􀁸 No figures make eye contact with the viewer but they do exchange glances and communicate with each other.\u003Cbr>􀁸 The painting has a close viewpoint – figure of Christ moving towards the viewer.\u003Cbr>􀁸 All figures are contained within the picture space but there is a sense of moving in and out.\u003Cbr>Sense of drama\u003Cbr>􀁸 There are dramatically deep areas of shade, e.g. Christ’s robes for dramatic chiaroscuro,‘sketchy’ application of paint enhances this.\u003Cbr>􀁸 The table knocked over into viewer’s space, in particular the edge of foreshortened table, draws us in; strong diagonals dissect composition.\u003Cbr>􀁸 There is exaggerated perspective, throug","cbCaigIV1Nil2rPp","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigIV1Nil2rPp","pdf",7148234,57,"English","# About this exemplar pack\n# Sample question paper 1: Visual analysis and themes\n# Mark scheme for Section A: Visual analysis\n## Question 1: Indicative content\n# Student answers and markers comments\n# Mark scheme for Section B: Themes\n# Student answers and markers comments","[{\"question\":\"What does the exemplar pack include for Paper 1: Visual analysis and themes?\",\"answer\":\"It contains exemplar student responses for the sample question paper, the accompanying mark schemes, and examiner comments explaining how marks were awarded at the level achieved.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the assessment objectives assessed in this component?\",\"answer\":\"Students are assessed on AO1 (knowledge of contexts of art), AO2 (analysis and interpretation of artists’ work and visual language), and AO3 (critical judgements supported by reasoned argument and evidence).\"},{\"question\":\"How is the mark scheme structured for Section A: Visual analysis?\",\"answer\":\"Section A includes marking instructions, indicative content guidance, and level descriptors that align with general marking guidance, demonstrating how analysis, interpretation, and evidence contribute to the awarded marks.\"}]","A Level History of Art - Exemplars Paper 1 - Visual analysis and themes | PDF",1792473114,144]