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  • Admissions

    It is a University which is committed to excellence and overall development of the student...

  • Placements

    Excellent education not only imparts knowledge, but also paves the way for...

  • Life@IIS Univ

    Life @ IISU is nothing less than a kaleidoscope of myriad hues; complete with...

  • Academics

    Taking the age-old tradition of enlightenment through education forward,...

  • Research

    To stimulate curiosity and cater to the global needs of a dynamic education,...

  • About Us

    The IIS University, with its perfect amalgamation of innovation, inspiration...

IIS (Deemed to be University)

Gurukul Marg, SFS, Mansarovar, Jaipur 302020, (Raj.) India

Phone:- +91-141-2400160-61, 2397906-07,

Fax: 2395494,2781158, Toll Free No.: 1800 180 7750

History of Jewellery | Jewellery Designing

History of Jewellery

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Paper Code: 
24CJWT102
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 Jewellery: 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.

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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