The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence (Course)

Join us on this 6-week online art history course inspired by the V&A exhibition The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence. Leading experts, including the exhibition's lead curator, will explore key themes and examine in detail important monuments, manuscripts and objects of art. 

The great age of Mughal art lasted from about 1580 to 1650 and spanned the reigns of three emperors: Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan. Hindu and Muslim artists and craftsmen from the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent worked with Iranian masters in the masculine environment of the royal workshops. Their very different traditions were combined to produce a radically new, and rapidly evolving style of art for the court. 

Learn about the history of the Mughal empire from our world-class experts, including the exhibition's lead curator, wherever you are, whenever suits you: watch lectures live or view the recording later in your own time. You can experience the full breadth and depth of the V&A's collections with 12 hours of study over 6 weeks. Learn at your own pace: lecture recordings and study materials, lecture notes, copies of the presentations, and additional study materials are available in our secure Microsoft Teams environment for 6 weeks after the course ends, so you'll never miss a thing. And finally, join the conversation: share your perspective with your fellow students, and support each other in your further enquiries outside of class time.