Art history of jewelry
Art Nouveau: Astonishing Jewels (2 hrs)
Decipher the codes of a disruptively innovative artistic movement.
About the Course
Shaped by specific economic and social conditions of the time, Art Nouveau marked a turning point in the history of art and of jewelry, by offering a never seen before aesthetic.
Learn to decode the Art Nouveau style while observing creations made by renowned jewelry designers such as René Lalique, Vever, and Fouquet - among others.
Two art historians share the innovations of these visionaries in the context of a rapidly changing era: the Belle Époque.
The Art History of Jewelry courses are conceived as interactive moments: they combine theoretical teaching, group activities and observation of exceptional pieces.
Useful to Know
- You are welcomed by your lecturers, and a refreshment is offered to you before the class starts.
- This course is given by two art historians.
- All necessary equipment is provided on site.
- A certificate is given at the end of the class along with a list of recommendations of books, podcasts, websites, museums related to the course attended.
