Art Nouveau: Astonishing Jewels (2h)-Art history of jewelry

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.

To Go Further

Join the course "A History of Jewelry, from Louis XIV to Art Deco", to deepen your knowledge of jewelry's evolution.

Maison Vever, Pendentif Sylvia, Paris, 1900

Henri Vever, La bijouterie française au XIXe siècle (1800-1900) Volume III, la Troisième République, 1906

Henri Vever, La bijouterie française au XIXe siècle (1800-1900) Volume III, la Troisième République, 1906, page n°273

Samuel Bing, Le Japon artistique : documents d'art et d'industrie, Librairie Centrale des Beaux-Arts, 1888

Extracted from the book "Le Japon artistique documents d'art et d'industrie" by Samuel Bing, Librairie Centrale des Beaux-Arts, 1888

Samuel Bing, Le Japon artistique documents d'art et d'industrie, Librairie Centrale des Beaux-Arts, 1888 (11)

Extracted from the book "Le Japon artistique documents d'art et d'industrie" by Samuel Bing, Librairie Centrale des Beaux-Arts, 1888

Tsuba, made by Yoshihisa, Collection L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, Photo Benjamin Chelly

René Lalique, Medal of the First World War (1914-1918), Photo Benjamin Chelly

Special Offer: Discovery Series

QUALITY

L'ÉCOLE set up, 5 years after its foundation, a Scientific Council to oversee the consistency of its educational policy and the relevance of its teaching materials.

EXCLUSIVITY

Courses are delivered in small groups to allow students to discuss one-on-one with experts of the jewerly's world.

PASSION

All our teachers are passionate experts chosen for their enthusiasm and skills in transmitting their knowledge.

GENEROSITY

Skills are presented with ease in an enjoyable way, hands-on experience and dialogue. Classes are for everyone with no pre-requisites.

NEED HELP?

For any need, contact us by phone +33 (0)1 70 70 38 40.

Art Nouveau: Astonishing Jewels (2h)