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HISTORY OF JEWELLERY & MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Paper Code:
JWD 331
Credits:
2
Contact Hours:
60.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
- To understand the skills and techniques of basic shaping, soldering and finishing, setting, re-tipping and to understand the areas of repairs, modifications & production of jewellery.
- To impart an understanding of Professional and Historical contexts of Jewellery.
- To understand the history and the cultural aspects of jewellery design and metal smiting.
12.00
Unit I:
Study of historical Jewellery - India
- Mauryan
- Gupta
- Kushan
- Mughal
12.00
Unit II:
History of Jewellery
- Art Nouveau
- Art Deco
- Edwardian Styles
- Victorian Jewellery
- Retro
- Egypt
- Greece
- Roman
12.00
Unit III:
Manufacturing process
- Handmade jewellery
- Tools for Handmade jewellery
- Casting
12.00
Unit IV:
Special processes
- Solders & Soldering
- Electroplating
- Laser technology
- Electroforming
- quality control process
Unit V:
Metal Decoration
- Enameling
- Sand blasting
- Filigree work
- Rawa work
Essential Readings:
- Untracht, O. (2011). Jewellery concepts & technology. Doubleday.
- Evans, J. (2002). 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. (1980). Greek and Roman jewellery. Univ of California Press.
- Enameling and Engraving to Inlay and Granulation. Krause Publications Craft.
- Codina, C. (2007). Goldsmithing & silver work: jewellery, vessels & ornaments. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
References:
- Olver, E. (2001). Jewelry Making Techniques Book. North Light Books.
- McGrath, J. (2005). The Jeweler's Directory of Decorative Finishes: From
- Enameling and Engraving to Inlay and Granulation. Krause Publications Craft.
- Le Van, M. (Ed.). (2005).ThePenland Book of Jewelry: Master Classes in Jewelry Techniques. Lark Books.
- Codina, C. (2007). Goldsmithing & silver work: jewelry, vessels & ornaments. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
- Loney, J. (2009). Metal Jewelry Made Easy: A Crafter's Guide to Fabricating Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets & More. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
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