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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 –
- Impart an understanding of Professional and Historical contexts of Jewellery.
- Understand the historical and the cultural aspects of jewellery design and metal smithing
- 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
- Latest Fashion Trends and Forecast
- Colour gems in jewellery
- Jewellery designers
- Fashion jewellery
- Animal Jewellery
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:
- https://thediamondtalk.in/evolution-of-jewellery/
- https://www.gemsociety.org/article/victorian-period-jewelry-1837-1860/
- http://www.visual-arts-cork.com/jewellery-art.htm
- https://store.museumofjewelry.com/blogs/news/tagged/history
- https://www.romadesignerjewelry.com/blogs/education/a-history-of-ancient-roman-jewelry
JOURNALS:
- Journal of Gem & Jewellery Industry
- Art of Jewellery
- Diamond World
Academic Year:
