History of Art is a unique and fascinating subject that mines ideas and knowledge across disciplines to understand the art and architecture of past and present civilisations. Lessons examine the composition, techniques and materials of art, exploring cultural contexts to ask why, how and for whom works of art were made — and how those works reveal something of the people and culture from which they came. Pupils learn to think critically, and question received wisdom from artists and art historians. They develop essay writing skills and are taught how to construct persuasive lines of argument to answer specific questions. Through our two themes, Nature and Identities, pupils will learn about art from the ancient world to the present day and from both Western and non-Western traditions. In the Periods section of the course, pupils will gain a deep understanding of our chosen areas: British and French Avant-Garde (1848–99) and Modernism in Europe (1900-39). There is no requirement for experience in the subject or for GCSE Art, but pupils must possess curiosity about art and architecture. Every year we arrange a day trip to London galleries as well as a long trip to either New York or a European city, in recent years we have visited Berlin, Amsterdam, Madrid, Florence and Paris.
The minimum entry requirement is three subjects in Grade 6 and three in Grade 7, or equivalent, at GCSE (including Mathematics and English). It is highly desirable to have a Grade 7, 8 or 9 in the subjects to be taken at Sixth Form and, in practice, most successful candidates will have an 8 or 9 or equivalent in most subjects.
• Paper 1: Visual Analysis and Themes 50% Section A - Visual Analysis. In the exam pupils need to comment on photographs of a painting, a sculpture and a building. In our lessons we progressively build core skills in visual literacy over the whole two years of the course. Section B – Themes. Our chosen themes are Nature in Art and Architectur, and Identities in Art and Architecture. Pupils answer a single question in two parts for each theme. • Paper 2: Periods 50% Our chosen periods are: Rebellion and Revival: the British and French Avant-Garde (1848‒99) and Brave New World : Modernism in Europe (1900-39). For each Period, pupils answer a single compulsory question in four parts.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £34,515 - £45,435 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £22,350 - £29,370 |
| Address | The Great Hall, New Street, Northamptonshire, PE8 4GH |
History of Art is a unique and fascinating subject that mines ideas and knowledge across disciplines to understand the art and architecture of past and present civilisations. Lessons examine the composition, techniques and materials of art, exploring cultural contexts to ask why, how and for whom works of art were made — and how those works reveal something of the people and culture from which they came. Pupils learn to think critically, and question received wisdom from artists and art historians. They develop essay writing skills and are taught how to construct persuasive lines of argument to answer specific questions. Through our two themes, Nature and Identities, pupils will learn about art from the ancient world to the present day and from both Western and non-Western traditions. In the Periods section of the course, pupils will gain a deep understanding of our chosen areas: British and French Avant-Garde (1848–99) and Modernism in Europe (1900-39). There is no requirement for experience in the subject or for GCSE Art, but pupils must possess curiosity about art and architecture. Every year we arrange a day trip to London galleries as well as a long trip to either New York or a European city, in recent years we have visited Berlin, Amsterdam, Madrid, Florence and Paris.
The minimum entry requirement is three subjects in Grade 6 and three in Grade 7, or equivalent, at GCSE (including Mathematics and English). It is highly desirable to have a Grade 7, 8 or 9 in the subjects to be taken at Sixth Form and, in practice, most successful candidates will have an 8 or 9 or equivalent in most subjects.
• Paper 1: Visual Analysis and Themes 50% Section A - Visual Analysis. In the exam pupils need to comment on photographs of a painting, a sculpture and a building. In our lessons we progressively build core skills in visual literacy over the whole two years of the course. Section B – Themes. Our chosen themes are Nature in Art and Architectur, and Identities in Art and Architecture. Pupils answer a single question in two parts for each theme. • Paper 2: Periods 50% Our chosen periods are: Rebellion and Revival: the British and French Avant-Garde (1848‒99) and Brave New World : Modernism in Europe (1900-39). For each Period, pupils answer a single compulsory question in four parts.