The Story of European Art at the V&A: 500BCE to 1250
About the event
Ready to embark on a fascinating journey through the Story of European Art? Join us to travel back in time, from the awe-inspiring wonders of the Ancient world to the sparkling mosaics of the Byzantine Empire and beyond… In this 3-term course, you will join experts at the V&A to deep dive into the rich history of Art in Europe from 500 BCE to 1250 CE. Tracing this amazing story back to its roots in the ancient world, you’ll ground your understanding of European art in the historical, social and political shifts which shaped it. As well as curator and expert-led lectures, you’ll get exclusive access to gallery talks, object study sessions, artist demonstrations and more – all designed to enrich your learning experience with the V&A’s incredible collections for inspiration. Ready to find out more? Scroll down for a term-by-term overview. You can also find the detailed programme for term 1, Antique to Early Christian, here. This course runs on Tuesdays across 3 x 10-week terms at V&A South Kensington, between Tuesday 29 September 2026 and Tuesday 29 June 2027. Plus, you'll get extra time to catch up with your lecture recordings and resources once each term ends. Interested in what comes next? This course is part of a 3-year course series taking you on a journey through European Art from 500 BCE right up to 1930. To see details on the full series, click 'download syllabus'. And why not check out The Story of European Art at the V&A 1250 to 1650 and The Story of European Art at the V&A 1650 to 1930! For more details on how our courses work, see V&A Academy FAQ This course is suitable for participants aged 18 and over.
