With fashions such as Baroque and Rococo, the 18th century saw an increase in opulenct and luxurious design. Meanwhile artists and architects were also looking to the past, both Medieval times and the classical world, and to new trade partners in East Asia..
Style Guide: Palladianism
Palladianism is a style based on the designs of the 16th-century Italian architect, Andrea Palladio (1508-1580). It was fashionable from about 1715 to 1760
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Style Guide: Chinoiserie
Chinoiserie, from 'chinois' the French for Chinese, was a style inspired by art and design from China, Japan and other Asian countries. The style was at its height from 175…
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Style Guide: Medieval Revivals
The Medieval Revivals style was inspired by architecture and decorative arts from 1000-1600. The interest in Norman, Gothic and Jacobean styles reflected a romantic nostalg…
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A gift in your will
You may not have thought of including a gift to a museum in your will, but the V&A is a charity and legacies form an important source of funding for our work. It is not just the great collectors and the wealthy who leave legacies to the V&A. Legacies of all sizes, large and small, make a real difference to what we can do and your support can help ensure that future generations enjoy the V&A as much as you have.
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Emerald Crystal Earrings
These earrings are influenced by an elaborate Spanish bodice ornament dating from 1700. The original was mounted on springs and moving as the wearer m…
Buy nowEvent - What lies beneath: Peering up the skirts of 18th and 19th Century dress
Mon 08 April 2013 13:00
FREE TALK: Enjoy a brief talk on the conservation and mounting of an 18th-century Mantua and 19th-century underwear.
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