The V&A’s Medieval and Renaissance galleries cover the period 300 – 1600. They feature a number of different design styles, which together tell the story of early European art and culture.
Style Guide: Romanesque
Romanesque is a modern term describing the art and architecture produced in Western Europe in the period 1000-1200
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Style Guide: all'Antica
Renaissance art ‘all’antica’ (in the Antique style) took much of its inspiration from the sculpture, buildings and writings of the classical world. The style first develope…
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Style Guide: Renaissance Influences from Beyond Europe
Initially, the lands around the Islamic cultures of the Mediterranean were the main source of imported luxury goods. This changed in the 16th century, when Europeans establ…
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Style Guide: Mannerism
Mannerism is the term often given to a style of Renaissance art and architecture that began in the courts of Italy in about 1520, then spread throughout Europe and lasted u…
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Medieval and Renaissance Art: People and Possessions
This important and beautiful book accompanies the re-opening of the V&A's spectacular Medieval and Renaissance galleries. Presented thematically, …
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Thu 27 May 2010–Tue 31 December 2013
TOUR: Join this daily one hour tour which introduces the V&A's stunning Medieval & Renaissance Galleries. Starting at the Meeting Point, Grand Entrance at 11.30.
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