This video introduces the key characters of the Aesthetic Movement and discusses how the movement influenced decoration, dress and what we now term ‘lifestyle’. Wander through the interiors of the V&A with The Cult of Beauty exhibition’s curator Stephen Calloway and get a glimpse of the decoration at Leighton House in Holland Park with their senior curator Daniel Robbins. It is a great introduction before visiting the exhibition in person.
If you enjoy this video you may also want to visit the V&A Channel page of our website which includes a video of The Cult of Beauty Private View.