An amulet is a lucky object, known for its protective meaning. While every culture has its positive motifs, Luck itself also has universal attributes. From the Great Mughals to Napoleon, from Catherine de Medici to Elizabeth Taylor, all were fascinated by the legends and beliefs associate with talisman jewels.
Art history of jewelry
The Power of Jewelry: Amulets, Talismans and Lucky Charms
Discover the wealth of legends associated with talisman jewels
You will discover the powers which stones have been believed to harbor and their meanings, as well as superstitions attached to animals and planets.
The history and geography will take you on a voyage through centuries and civilizations; you will learn how designs and collections made by famous jewelers have derived inspiration from this mysterious parallel universe of the imagination. This course will make you discover the evolution of the jewel from different angles: history, culture, style, symbolism...
About the course
Sit back and relax
- This course is taught by two art historians.
- You are welcomed by your teachers before the class starts: a chance to meet each other and share experiences
- You don’t need to bring any specific material
- A certificate is given at the end of the class
- After each class, teachers deliver a list of books, podcasts, websites, museums related to the course attended
- Participate in the course "Entering the Van Cleef & Arpels Universe", to discover the sources of inspiration for Van Cleef & Arpels.
Take the full series for a special rate
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.
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.
EXCLUSIVITY
Courses are delivered in small groups to allow students to discuss one-on-one with experts of the jewelry's world.
INITIATION COURSES
On an “à la carte” basis, introductory courses are offered to all those who want to learn and become enlightened amateurs
