The history of brooches reflects the social and technical evolution of humanity. During Antiquity, some mysterious fibulae made with bronze spirals tell us that this object was perhaps firstly used to secure clothing. Subsequently, this utilitarian and functional aspect will be lost in favor of an ornamental role: decorated with precious stones, brooches will express the wealth and power of their wearers. As a military badge, a sign of love and devotion, an expression of personal opinions or simply worn for Glamor, the brooch is rich in many meanings which we invite you to study in this Talk. With a big return during the 21st century, like a real sculpture or an object of fashion, the brooch will not stop surprising you!
With Gislain Aucremanne, Art Historian, Antique Jewelry Specialist and Conferences Project Manager at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
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Paul Paradis, Art Historian, Decorative Arts and Jewelry Specialist, Teacher at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
Three time are slots available :
Wednesday, April 13th at 7:00 pm (Paris Time),
in French
Thursday, April 14th at 1:00 pm (Paris Time),
in English with simultaneous interpretation available in Cantonese, Mandarin, and Japanese
Thursday, April 14th at 7:00 pm (Paris Time),
in English
Photo: Van Cleef & Arpels, “Lion ébouriffé” Clip, 1967, Van Cleef & Arpels Collection