Teachers' resource: Drawing in museums
This resource offers teachers advice, ideas and information for the effective use of drawing in a museum.…
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Buddhism & the life of the Buddha
The legends associated with the major events of the Buddha's life, given here in condensed form, are based on a num…
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Iconography of the Buddha
The image of the Buddha is distinguished in various different ways. The Buddha is usually shown in a stylised pose…
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Buddhist pilgrimage
Pilgrimage formed an important part of Buddhist devotional practice from ancient times. The Rg Veda, a Brahmanical …
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The Radiant Buddha
This standing figure of the Buddha Sakyamuni is one of only a tiny number of Indian metal Buddha images surviving f…
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Buddhist pilgrimage sites: India
Within a short time of the Buddha's death in around 405 BC, lay devotees and members of the ordained community were making pilgrimages to sites in India associated with the Buddha's life.
Buddhist pilgrimage sites: Thailand
Although Mahayana and Vajrayana systems were well established in Thailand by the 6th century, Theravada Buddhism, introduced by monks from Sri Lanka, was to become dominant. With the formation of the kingdom of Sukhothai during the 13th century, Buddhism was declared to be the state religion.
Buddhism in China reading list
View a list of titles relating to Buddhism and Buddhist art in China
Buddhist pilgrimage sites: Korea
Buddhism was introduced to Korea from China in 372 AD and was accepted in each of the three kingdoms of the Korean peninsula.
Buddhist sculpture at the V&A
Drawing on the finest depictions of the Buddha from the V&A's renowned Asian collections, the Robert H N Ho Family Foundation Gallery explores the major Buddhist sculptural traditions of Asia.
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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Indian Temple Sculpture
'Essential and beautiful … this lavishly illustrated book is a welcome and much-needed addition to the subject of Indian religious art' RA (Royal Academy Magazine)
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Fri 08 June 2012 11:00
STUDY DAY: Join us for a fascinating day exploring the multiplicity of design produced by the Heatherwick Studio. Hear talks from museum curators utilising our fantastic design resources and visual archives and get a chance to visit the Heatherwick Studio at Kings Cross.
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