Charlemagne and Aachen
Charlemagne (747–814) ruled over the largest empire in western Europe since the height of the Roman Empire. Charlem…
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Plaquettes 1500-1600: Germany
The art of plaquette making emerged in southern Germany, in Nuremberg and Augsburg, about 1510-20. The plaquettes h…
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Ali Pasha & the Battle of Lepanto
This rare woodcut was published in Germany, probably shortly after the allied Christian naval victory over the Turk…
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The Book of Trades (Das Ständebuch)
The Book of Trades was published in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, in 1568, with text by Hans Sachs (1494–1576) and il…
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The Reichenau crozier
This copper gilt crozier, also known as a pastoral staff, is a symbol of office used by bishops and mitred abbots. …
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Designs for the Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin, by Mies van der Rohe, 1968
These recent acquisitions are the first examples of architectural work by Mies van der Rohe to enter the V&A's coll…
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Monatsbecher (month beaker), by Courakt Grenter, about 1560
An inscription in German on this beautifully engraved beaker reads 'In January I drink good wine and need fine food…
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German and Swiss stained glass 1470–1510
Lukas Zeiner was a glass painter and glazier. He is recorded in the town records of Zurich between 1479 and 1512. Z…
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Printing 1450–1520
The invention of printing allowed books and images to become household objects. Both could be reproduced quickly an…
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Conservation case studies: A medieval tabernacle from Cologne
This object, made around 1180, has been a highlight of the V&A's medieval collection since its acquisition in 1861.…
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Interview with Christine Meisner, artist
Christine Meisner talks about her work which focuses on the experience of the African Diaspora and its representation in contemporary Europe.
Glass Goblet by Franz Paul Zach
Christopher Cook and Reino Liefkes talk about a blue glass goblet, originally from the Paris International Exhibition of 1855
20th-century dance
From the early 20th century dancers, especially in Germany and America, experimented with freer, more personal ways of moving. They rejected the rigidity of classical ballet. This style of movement is often referred to as ‘modern dance’, a term which encompasses a wide range of styles and techniques.
The Internship and Placement Programme at the V&A Conservation Department
The Department is committed to providing opportunities for mid-course and practising conservators to work within the Department to develop their skills and expertise. The internship programme at the V& A attracts a wide range of applicants from all over the world, with current interns coming from Croatia, Belgium, Germany and Austria. Since the beginning of 2001 26 internships have been hosted at the V& A.
Rooms 26–27: Sculpture 1300–1600
Rooms 26 and 27 feature a selection of religious sculpture from Germany, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain and England, dating from around 1300 to 1600. The V&A’s collection is particularly rich in religious sculpture from this period, as can also be seen in the Medieval and Renaissance Galleries.
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When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit (Paperback)
Partly autobiographical, this is first of the internationally acclaimed trilogy by Judith Kerr
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