National Art Library policies

The National Art Library is a major public reference library, as well as being the Victoria and Albert Museum's curatorial department for the art, craft and design of the book.

The library's strength lies in the range and depth of its holdings of documentary material concerning the fine and decorative arts of many countries and periods.

Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950

From 19 May 2012 the V&A celebrates the opening of the newly renovated Fashion Galleries with an exhibition of beautiful ballgowns, red carpet evening dresses and catwalk showstoppers.

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Western Illuminated Manuscripts

Western Illuminated Manuscripts

A magnificent three volume catalogue of the manuscripts in the V&A's National Art Library

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Event - High Renaissance to Baroque 12/13

Wed 19 September 2012 10:45

YEAR COURSE: Study the art, architecture and decorative arts of Europe from the High Renaissance to Baroque focussing on Italy, France, Germany, the Netherlands and England.

Wednesdays, 19 September 2012 – 10 July 2013 (over 3 terms), 11.00–15.30

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