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What you can see at
the V&A
Architecture -
Includes architectural drawings, photographs, whole rooms and parts of
buildings. Asia - Objects from East Asia, South and
South-East Asia, and the Middle East. Ceramics - From
ancient Egyptian artefacts to contemporary studio pottery and ceramics.
Contemporary - Exhibitions, events and
displays of the best of today's art, design and visual culture. Fashion
& Jewellery - Fashionable dress, jewellery and
accessories from the 17th century to the present day. Furniture
- Over 14,000 pieces from Britain, Europe and America, from the Middle
Ages to the present day. Glass - Explore the 4000-year
history of glass, from the Middle East, Europe and the Western world. History,
Period & Styles - The V&A's collections cross a
multitude of periods and design styles. Metalwork -
Silver, ironwork, arms, armour, enamels, brasswork, pewter and
medieval metalwork. Paintings & Drawings -
Watercolours, pastels, portrait miniatures, oil paintings,
illustrations, posters, cartoons. Photography - The
Photography collection began in 1852 and now holds over 500,000 images.
Print & BooksSculpture - Explore the
world's most comprehensive holding of post-classical European
sculpture. Textiles - The national collection of Textiles
covers a period of more than 2000 years. It has a broad geographic
range with a particular emphasis on Europe. - Everything from
comics and children's literature to the art, craft and design of the
book.
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