History of Jewellery

Paper Code: 
CJWT- 102
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Impart an understanding of Professional and Historical contexts of Jewellery.
  2. Understand the historical and the cultural aspects of jewellery design and metal smithing
  3. Utilize the knowledge of the history of jewellery, its production, design, social context and function to inform design decisions.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
History of Jewellery
  • Brief Introduction
  • Mayan civilization
  • Indus Valley Civilization
  • Harrappan Culture
  • Medieval jewellery

 

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Early History

                                                                                   

  • Egypt
  • Mesopotamia
  • Greece
  • Roman
  • Renaissance
  • Turkey

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Study of historical Jewellery- India

                                           

  • Mauryan,
  • Gupta,
  • Kushan,
  • Mughal

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
18th century Jewellery History- International

                   

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

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Jewellery in the 21st century

                                                  

 

Essential Readings: 

 

  • Evans, J. (2009). A History of Jewellery. Courier Corporation.
  • Johns, C. (2013). The jewellery of Roman Britain: Celtic and classical traditions. Routledge.
  • Bell, J. (2004). Collecting Victorian Jewelry: Identification and Price Guide. Penguin
  • Higgins, R., & Higgins, R. A. (2000). Greek and Roman jewellery. Univ of California Press.
  • Gere, C., & Rudoe, J. (2010). Jewellery in the age of Queen Victoria: a mirror to the world. London:         British Museum Press.
  • Ogden, J. (2002). Ancient jewellery (Vol. 4). Univ of California Press.
  • Sayed, N. A. (2015). Mughal Jewellery: A Sneak Peek of Jewellery Under Mughals. Partridge Publishing.

 

References: 

SUGGESTED READINGS:

  • Watkins, D. (2000). Jewellery Design Source book; New Holland.
  • Olver,E. (2000).  The Jeweller's Directory of Shape and Form; Gardners Books
  • Ludwig, R. (2009). Modern Jewellery Design; Arnoldsche Verlagsanstalt
  • Young,  A. (2008).Jewelry Techniques: The Essential Guide to Choosing and Using Materials, Stones, and Settings; Potter Craft
  • D. Austin, R., & Geisinger, I. (2000). How To Design Jewelry. Greet Hannah, G. (2002).
  • Elements of Design: Rowena Reed Kostellow and the Structure of Visual Relationships (1st ed.). Princeton Architectural Press

E-RESOURCES:

JOURNALS:

  • Journal of Gem & Jewellery Industry 
  • Art of Jewellery
  • Diamond World

 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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