The National Art Library at the V&A is a familiar name to many students and PhD students. It overlooks John Madejski, a beautiful garden that will calm you when you look at it. The library contains one of the most extensive public reference collections of books compared to many similar libraries. To be specific, these books focus on fine and decorative arts in Great Britain, suitable for any reader who has a keen interest in these subjects. In addition to this, the range also includes books, magazines, exhibition catalogs and electronic resources. You can be sure that the reading source is unlimited! In total, there are approximately one million volumes in this collection.
Apart from books, the National Art Library at the V&A also includes prints, sketches, paintings, photography, design, metalwork and sculpture. These priceless collections range from medieval works to modern materials!
Last but not least, there is a study area where students can study publications related to art, architecture and other subjects. The public may take part in the books in silence.
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Address: Cromwell Rd
Website: https://www.vam.ac.uk/info/national-art-library