History of Jewellery (Theory)

Paper Code: 
TJD 201
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To  impart an understanding of Professional and Historical  contexts of Jewellery

 

9.00
Unit I: 
I. History of Ornamentation
  • Brief Introduction
  • Indus Valley Civilization
  • Harrappan Culture
9.00
Unit II: 
II. Study of historical Jewellery - India
  • Mauryan & Sunga
  • Gupta,
  • Kushan,
  • Mughal
9.00
Unit III: 
III. Study of Historical Jewellery- International:
  • Art Nouveau,
  • Art Deco
  • Edwardian 
  • Victorian
  • Retro Period
  • Egyptians
9.00
Unit IV: 
IV. Jewellery in the 21st century
9.00
Unit V: 
V. Types of Jewellery
  • Women’s Jewellery
  • Brooches
  • Earring                   
  • Pendant                
  • Bracelet                
  • Anklets
  • Ring
  • Necklaces
  • Type of Necklace :
  • Choker Necklace, Dog Collar, Riviere, Lariat, Y Necklace, Segmented Necklace, Raani Haar, Tapering Necklace & Bridal Necklace      
Essential Readings: 
  1. A History of Jewellery, 1100-1870 by Joan Evans
  2. Jewellery Moves: Ornament for the 21st century by Amanda Game and Elizabeth Goring
References: 
  1. Authentic Art Deco Jewellery Designs by Franco Deboni and Theodore Menten (Paperback - May 1983)

2.20th Century Jewelry: by John Peacock (Author)

3.Borel, F. 1994. The Splendor of Ethnic Jewelry: from the Colette and Jean

4.Daily Life in Ancient Mesopotamia BY Nemet-Nejat, Karen Rhea .

5.Seven Thousand Years of Jewellery BY Tait,

  1. Jwelery Design in the 21st Century by Claude Mazloum
Academic Year: 
2015-2016
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