Room 122: Gothic Revival & Empire
Room 122 looks at the Gothic Revival in architecture and design in the 19th century. During this time, powerful religious revivals took place leading to the establishment of several new churches. Also explored here are the reasons behind Britain's success as a trading and industrial nation in the late 19th century and events which celebrated this achievement such as the Great Exhibition of 1851, the first 'world's fair', which showcased the scale and success of Empire.
Room 122 is on Level 4 of the V&A South Kensington.
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Event - Gothic Ivory Sculpture: Old Questions, New Directions
Fri 23 March 2012 10:30–17:30
CONFERENCE: Explore a wide variety of issues relating to Gothic ivory carvings in this one day conference. Papers will range from focused studies of objects from a physical or iconographic standpoint, to wider contextual approaches that address the ways in which these carvings were made, bought, sold and used. The thorny issues of authenticity, restoration and forgery will also be addressed.
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