Past Exhibitions and Displays 1999
A Grand Design - The Art of the Victoria and Albert Museum
4 October 1999 - 16 January 2000
A Grand Design reveals the way in which a great museum came into being and has grown over almost one hundred and fifty years. It is a fascinating story, full of extraordinary characters, great works of art, many triumphs, and some disasters. This microsite has been adapted from the book 'A Grand Design - The Art of the Victoria and Albert Museum' which was published to support the exhibition of the same name.
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The Victoria and Albert Museum: A Bibliography and Exhibition Chronology

A comprehensive bibliography and exhibition chronology of the world's greatest museum of the decorative arts and design. The National Art Library, whi…
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