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V&A Academy Online art history courses bring you all the richness and rigour of the V&A through an easy-to-use platform built with the latest Microsoft technology.
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Sarah Piram is the curator for the Iranian collections at the V&A. She is completing a collaborative doctoral degree at Paris Nanterre University and the Louvre Museum. Alexandra Magub is the research assistant for the Epic Iran exhibition at the V&A. She completed a collaborative doctoral degree at SOAS University of London and the British Museum.
I was amazed by how well the online system worked. It was great having the materials, being able to re-watch the recorded talks and have a bit of less formal "chat" on the website. Thank you! Previous student, Autumn Term 2020
The Epic Iran exhibition explores the long tradition of Iranian art and culture over 5,000 years. This is the first time since 1931 that a major exhibition on Iranian art will be held in the United Kingdom, combining both the ancient and Islamic periods, as well as the artistic output of the 20th and 21st centuries.
The accompanying course on the Arts of Iran delves into the various themes of the show, with lectures presented by the exhibition’s curatorial team, as well as guest speakers from world-renowned arts and heritage institutions. Sessions will highlight striking artifacts from the beginning of history, objects of splendour from the Persian Empire, the coming of Islam in the 7th century AD, the arts of the book, mesmerising architecture, royal patronage, as well as dynamic works of arts that speak to the changing political and social landscape of the past century.
V&A Academy Online courses are built using the latest Microsoft software. Tune in to expert lectures live, or catch up later on demand. Download handouts and presentations. Join the discussion in a secure, closed class environment, wherever you are.
21 April 2021 - 26 May 2021
£120.00
+44 (0)20 7942 2000
Open 10.00 - 13.00, Monday to Sunday (closed 24-26 December)
Treat yourself or a loved one with the gift of Membership: enjoy free access to all exhibitions, access to our Members’ Room, priority booking to evening talks, and much more.