Room 1: Baroque, Europe 1600-1700
Highlights in this gallery include an altar made of amber and ivory, Italian silk embroidered wall hangings, terrac…
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Room 2: Baroque, Europe 1600-1700
These galleries begin with displays of some of the sumptuous objects collected and displayed in Kunstkammer or Cabi…
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Room 3: Baroque, Europe 1600-1700
These galleries begin with displays of some of the sumptuous objects collected and displayed in Kunstkammer or Cabi…
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Room 54: Baroque, Palladianism and Propaganda
Room 54 reflects the flourishing of skills such as decorative painting, carving, metalwork and upholstery in the ex…
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Room 53: Rococo Style
Room 53 is a study into the flamboyant Rococo style. It was used mainly for objects and interiors and never used fo…
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Room 4: Rococo & Neo-Classicism, Europe 1700-1800
These galleries abound with superlative examples of the Rococo and Neo-Classical styles. These range in scale from …
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Room 5: Rococo & Neo-Classicism, Europe 1700-1800
These galleries abound with superlative examples of the Rococo and Neo-Classical styles. These range in scale from …
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Room 7: Rococo & Neo-Classicism, Europe 1700-1800
These galleries abound with superlative examples of the Rococo and Neo-Classical styles. These range in scale from …
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Room 53a: More Rococo & Developments in Ceramics
Room 53a delves further into the asymmetrical Rococo style . Motifs which typify the style such as 'C' and 'S' scro…
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V&A gallery research
How we develop new galleries, test concepts and ideas with our prospective visitors, ask for visitors’ feedback on various different types of interpretation that we are considering, test mock-ups and prototypes for the idaes that we are thinking of using and conduct summative evaluation.
Gallery closures
We aim to open all galleries at all times. Occasionally, galleries need to be closed at short notice. If you are coming to the Museum to see something in a specific gallery, you are advised to call in advance to check before you travel.
History of the Silver Galleries at the V&A
The galleries the Silver collection is now displayed in was the Victoria and Albert Museum’s original Ceramic galleries. These were restored in 1995-6.
Gallery Plays
V&A Gallery Plays tell the story of how and why objects were made and ended up in the Museum. Little Lights Theatre Company work with Museum curators to bring an era of history to life, highlighting important characters involved in the creation of an object, whether it is a member of the Royal Family, a famous artist or designer or just an ordinary person with an extraordinary story.
The new paintings galleries
The New Paintings Galleries at the V& A have just opened to the public. The practical conservation of the paintings started exactly a year ago in November 2002. One hundred and sixty-seven of the 200 oil paintings on display required some work and we had just under one year in which to complete it.
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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Medieval and Renaissance Galleries Postcard Book
The Medieval and Renaissance Galleries 1300-1600 postcard book
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Thu 20 September 2012 10:45
YEAR COURSE: Gain a unique perspective on one of the most dynamic periods in the history of European art.
Thursdays, 20 September 2012 – 11 July 2013 (over 3 terms), 11.00–15.30
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