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East meets West: Art of the Islamic World
Founded in 1852, the V&As original aim was to collate works from across the world that would inspire British designers and manufacturers to levels of wonder. Today, you feel this more than ever in the treasure trove of Islamic art collected by the Jameel family. Centred around the exquisite 16th century Ardabil carpet, well find intricately carved woodwork, and vibrant, lustrous ceramics that typify the Islamic aesthetic. These date from 8th to the 20th centuries and span across the vast Islamic world from Spain to Turkey to Afghanistan. The endless geometric patterns, sinuous vegetal motifs, strong colours, and luminous lusterware are extraordinary to see and have been deeply admired for their technicality and aesthetic. As a conclusion to the tour, well move on to see how the West met the East in the Arts and Crafts of the Victorian galleries and beyond into the art of today.
*If you have bought more than one Art Shot ticket you can either split them up and come on a number of different Art Shots, or you can give tickets to friends to join the same Art Shot as you. Please email office@arthistoryuk.com to tell us how you'd like to use your Art Shot tickets.
*Cancellation Policy
If you cancel within a week of the event, half the cost of the tour will be refunded. If you cancel within 24 hours of the tour, we regret that we will not be able to refund any of the cost. Please note that we can only run this tour if we have an attendance of 5 people. If we have to cancel the tour we will give one week's notice.
*For any other questions please email office@arthistoryuk.com or call on +44 (0) 207 602 3716.
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LocationVictoria and Albert Museum (View)
Cromwell Rd, Knightsbridge
London SW7 2RL
United Kingdom
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