Drawings of Islamic buildings
The Alhambra is an ancient mosque, palace and fortress complex built by the Moorish monarchs of Granada, in souther…
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Videos: Islamic architecture of the Middle East
This series of short videos was created for visitors to the Islamic Middle East gallery at the V&A. The videos show…
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Contemporary Islamic architecture projects
Examples of contemporary Islamic architecture chosen by curators involved in the V&A+RIBA Architecture Partnership.…
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Palace & Mosque: Islamic Art from the V&A
This exhibition, made possible by the generous donation funding the redevelopment of the V&A's Islamic Middle East Gallery, will introduce Islamic art, and the wider culture that produced it, to new audiences around the world.
Islamic metalwork reading list
Recommended reading list on Islamic metalwork
Developing the Islamic Middle East gallery and touring exhibition
In 2003, the V& A received a substantial donation from Hartwell plc, part of the Abdul Latif Jameel Group, to transform one of its historic galleries into a fitting home for the superb collection of Islamic art.
Schools: using the Jameel Gallery of Islamic Art
Bring your classes to the V&A to see stunning examples of Islamic Art and enrich learning across the curriculum.
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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Islamic Arts from Spain
Islamic Arts from Spain tells the fascinating story of the art and design produced in Spain under Islamic rule
Buy nowEvent - Closer Look: Architecture Talks - Station to Station: the design & architecture of railway stations
Tue 19 June 2012 13:00
FREE TALK: Take a journey through the 19th and 20th century architecture of railways stations and railway-related designs, featured in both the RIBA and V&A collections.
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