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History of Jewelry [1]

Paper Code: 
TJD 201
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

This course will enable the students to -

  1. Impart an understanding of Professional and Historical contexts of Jewellery.
  2. Understand the history and the cultural aspects of jewellery design and metal smithing.

 

 

9.00
Unit I: 
History of Ornamentation

                                                                      

  • Brief Introduction
  • Indus Valley Civilization
  • Harrappan Culture

 

9.00
Unit II: 
Study of historical Jewellery - India

 

·         Mauryan & Sunga

·         Gupta,

·         Kushan,

                     Mughal

9.00
Unit III: 
Study of Historical Jewellery- International

                              

  • Art Nouveau,
  • Art Deco
  • Edwardian 
  • Victorian
  • Retro Period
  • Egyptians

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
Jewellery in the 21st century

                                                       

Latest Fashion Trends and Forecast [2]

Colour in Gems

9.00
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, RaaniHaar, Tapering Necklace & Bridal Necklace

 

 

Essential Readings: 

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

 

  • The Jeweller's Directory of Shape and Form by Elizabeth Olver
  • Practical Gemology by Robert Webster
  • Gemstones of the world by Walter Schumann
  • Identification of Gemstones by Michael O’Donoghue
  • Gemology (2nd Edition) by Peter G. Read
  • Gem & Ornamental Materials of Organic Origin by Maggie Compbell Pedersen

 

Academic Year: 
2021-2022 [3]

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Links:
[1] https://www.jewellery.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/history-jewelry
[2] http://www.fashion-era.com/trends_2009/index.htm
[3] https://www.jewellery.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2021-2022