The Victoria and Albert Museum

by Lucy Trench

The origins of the V+A go back to 1837 and it has grown to be one of the world's greatest museums. Its collections include ancient textiles, modern chairs, sculpture by Michelangelo, paintings by Constable, fabulous Indian jewellery and miniatures, and over thirty-four thousand ceramics. The chronological and cultural ranges of the V+A's collections and displays offer many different perspectives. The objects can be seen as examples of craftsmanship...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1851775080
• ISBN13: 9781851775088
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.3" x 10.3"