History of Jewellery

Paper Code: 
TJD 201
Credits: 
T 3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 

v  To  impart an understanding of Professional and Historical  contexts of Jewellery

9.00
Unit I: 
History of Ornamentation

 

             I.      History of Ornamentation :                                               

  •   Brief Introduction
  •  Indus Valley Civilization
  • Harrappan Culture

9.00
Unit II: 
Study of historical Jewellery - India

    II. Study of historical Jewellery - India :                              

  • Mauryan & Sunga
  • Gupta,
  • Kushan,
  • Mughal
9.00
Unit III: 
Study of Historical Jewellery- International

 

           III.  Study of Historical Jewellery- International:         

  •          Art Nouveau,
  •            Art Deco
  •            Edwardian 
  •         Victorian 
  •           Retro Period
  •         Egyptians

9.00
Unit IV: 
Jewellery in the 21st century

 

             IV.      Jewellery in the 21st century:                                               

·         Latest Fashion Trends and Forecast

·         Colour in Gems

9.00
Unit V: 
Types of Jewellery

 

             V.      Types of Jewellery :                                                        

·         Women’s Jewellery

o   Brooches

o   Earring                   

o   Pendant                

o   Bracelet                

o   Anklets

o   Ring

o   Necklaces

·         Type of Necklace :

o   Choker Necklace, Dog Collar, Riviere, Lariat, Y Necklace, Segmented Necklace, Raani Haar, Tapering Necklace & Bridal Necklace       

Essential Readings: 

 

1.      Johns, C. (2013). The jewellery of Roman Britain: Celtic and classical traditions. Routledge.

2.      Bell, J. (2004). Collecting Victorian Jewelry: Identification and Price Guide. Penguin

3.      Higgins, R., & Higgins, R. A. (1980). Greek and Roman jewellery. Univ of California Press.

4.      Sayed, N. A. (2015). Mughal Jewellery: A Sneak Peek of Jewellery Under Mughals. Partridge Publishing.

References: 

1.      Menten, T. (2013). Art nouveau decorative ironwork. Courier Corporation.

2.      Borel, F., & Taylor, J. B. (1994). The splendor of ethnic jewelry: from the Colette and Jean-Pierre Ghysels Collection. Harry N. Abrams..

3.      Nemet-Nejat, K. R. (1998). Daily life in ancient Mesopotamia. Greenwood Publishing Group.

4.      Mourey, G., & Vallance, A. (1973). Art Nouveau Jewellery & Fans. Dover Publications.

5.      Bennett. D.& Mascett. D, (2003) Understanding Jewellery, Antique Collectors, Club, (3rd ed)

 

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Academic Year: 
2018-2019
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