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 Fre…
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Auguste Rodin working methods
Rodin's working methods combined a passionate response to the human body, and a delight in free, spontaneous drawin…
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Biography of Auguste Rodin
François-Auguste-René Rodin (1840–1917) was a French sculptor, considered by many to be the first 'modern' sculptor…
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Buddhist sculpture at the V&A
Drawing on the finest depictions of the Buddha from the V&A's renowned Asian collections, the Robert H N Ho Family Foundation Gallery explores the major Buddhist sculptural traditions of Asia.
Development of the buddhist sculpture galleries, 2009
The V&A's collections of sculpture from Asia are among its greatest treasures. This suite of four rooms explore the images of the Buddha Sakyamuni, together with associated images of Bodhisattvas, Guardians and monks.
Development of the sculpture galleries, 2007
A generous lead donation by the Hintze Family Charitable Foundation funded the complete renovation of the Sculpture galleries, which opened in July 2007.
New galleries for sculpture 1300–1600, 2010
In 2010, rooms 16a, 25 - 27 were being transformed into beautiful new spaces for the display of stained glass and European sculpture dating from 1300 - 1600AD.
Subjects for sculpture: guardian beasts
Animals are often portrayed as guardians in sculpture. These are commonly found on buildings, especially at entrances, and on funerary monuments and tombs, where they sometimes act also as guides to the next world. The V&A has many examples of animal sculpture in both roles in its collections.
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Accompanies a contemporary exhibition at the V&A opening in August
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.
