Room 73: Italian Souvenirs
Room 73 houses micromosaics from the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection. Micromosaics depicting popular attractions became a sought after and convenient souvenir for the Grand Tourists of the 18th and 19th centuries. Mosaic, which originally flourished during the Classical period, was an ideal medium in which to depict the ruins of Classical Italy. The mosaics were also often small enough to be affordable and easily portable, yet still amply demonstrated the highly prized skill and virtuosity of mosaic.
Room 73 is on Level 3 of the V&A South Kensington.
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.
Book nowShop online
Inside the Renaissance House
A delightful tour of the rooms the Italian Renaissance house, published for the V&A's At Home in Renaissance Italy exhibition, opening in October
Buy nowEvent - Designing Extravagance: decorating the Italian Renaissance Palace
Thu 07 June 2012 13:00
GALLERY TALK: During the Renaissance, Italians built some of the most extravagant buildings in Europe. Learn how these places were created and study the the V&A's collection of Engraved Ornament and master drawings.
More details
