Festivals of Light - Hinduism
Certain elements of Hinduism date back about 4000 years. Most gods are worshipped as aspects of the creator god Bra…
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Hindu hill kingdoms
In the hills at the edge of the Panjab plains, isolated Hindu kingdoms nurtured strongly distinctive styles of pain…
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The Sanchi Torso
For nearly 100 years, the Sanchi Torso has occupied pride of place in the Indian galleries of the V&A as the most famous and widely admired piece of Indian sculpture in the Western world.
Teachers' resource: Jainism & religious education
This Key Stage 3 resource has been developed to support religious education teaching and learning on Jainism both at school and at the V&A. It aims to introduce students to the central beliefs of Jain doctrine through a study of religious objects.
British Design 1948–2012: Innovation in the Modern Age
31 March–12 August 2012
Showcasing over 300 British design objects, this exhibition celebrates the best of British post-war art and design from the 1948 ‘Austerity Games' to the summer of 2012.
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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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