History of Jewellery (Theory)

Paper Code: 
TJD-201
Credits: 
T 3
Contact Hours: 
3.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To impart an understanding of Professional and Historical contexts of Jewellery

5.00
Unit I: 
History of Ornamentation
  • Brief Introduction
10.00
Unit II: 
Study of historical Jewellery - India
  • Mauryan & Sunga
  • Gupta,
  • Kushan,
  • Chandella,
  • Mughal
     
10.00
Unit III: 
Study of Historical Jewellery- International
  • Art Nouveau,
  • Art Deco
  • Edwardian  
  • Victorian
  • Retro Period
  • Egyptians
     
5.00
Unit IV: 
Jewellery in the 21st century
  • Latest Fashion Trends and Forecast
  • Colour in Gems
     
15.00
Unit 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,
  6. Jwelery Design in the 21st Century by Claude Mazloum
     
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