History of Jewellery (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25CJWT302
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.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Learning outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

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COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

25CJWT 302

 

 

History of Jewellery

 

 CO52:  Develop the knowledge about the historical  and the cultural                   aspects of jewellery.

CO53:  Analyze the influence of ancient art on design activities and outcomes through the interpretation.

CO54: Grasp of the historical progression of jewellery, from its origins to key periods in India. 

CO55:  Develop the knowledge regarding the historical and cultural dimensions of jewellery design on a global scale.

CO56:  Analyze the influence of ancient art on design activities and outcomes through the interpretation and analysis of modern Jewellery.

CO57: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

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.

 

References: 
  • 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).Jewellery Techniques: The Essential Guide to Choosing and Using Materials, Stones, and Settings; Potter Craft
  • D. Austin, R., & Geisinger, I. (2000). How To Design Jewellery. Greet Hannah, G. (2002).
  • Elements of Design: Rowena Reed Kostellow and the Structure of Visual Relationships (1st ed.). Princeton Architectural Press

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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