Behind the scenes: 'Theseus & the Minotaur' and Lady Winchelsea in the Sculpture Galleries
When 'The Three Graces' moved up to the new British Galleries, necessary work in the sculpture court involved rearr…
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Sculpture techniques: stone carving
For centuries sculptors have used stone for figurative carvings and ornamental architectural work. Different types of stone were used in different regions, with sculptors generally using geologically local materials available nearby.
Rodin at the V&A
In November 1914, the great French sculptor Auguste Rodin gave 18 of his sculptures to the V&A in honour of the French and British soldiers killed in the war.
Close Encounters of the Art Kind: The White Cliffs of Dover, by Tania Kovats
In 2002 Colin Painter recruited a variety of six contemporary sculptors and, through Brecknock Primary School, London NW1, six households. For six months, work by each sculptor was rotated round these homes. This article reveals the families’ reactions to The White Cliffs of Dover by Tania Kovats.
Sculpture techniques: modelling in clay
Clay is a very versatile raw material. It is relatively cheap and widely available. It can be modelled by the sculptor to form a unique object, or moulded by workshops for mass production.
Obituary of Richard Bedford
Richard Perry Bedford (1883–1967) was sculptor who joined the Victoria & Albert Museum in 1903. He was Keeper of the Department of Sculpture 1924–38 and of the Department of Circulation 1938–46.
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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Kenzo
Written by Antonio Marras, Text by Olivier Saillard, Contribution by Bradley Quinn and Catherine Ormen, Foreword by Francesco Bonami
Buy nowEvent - Rococo to Art Nouveau 11/12
Thu 15 September 2011–Thu 12 July 2012
COURSE: Gain a fresh perspective on one of the most dynamic periods in the history of European art. Thursdays, 15 September 2011 – 12 July 2012 (over 3 terms), 11.00–15.30.
