Art Nouveau Jewelry (4 hrs)

Art Nouveau, the revolutionary artistic movement, appeared in reaction to later 19th-century conservatism.

You will first decipher and interpret the style of a transformative period, the "Belle Époque":  the historical context, the inspiration sources, the influences and the means of communication.

By showing you the works of celebrated jewelers like René Lalique, Vever or Fouquet, your teachers will help you to appreciate the audacious innovations made by these visionaries: whiplash curves, radical asymmetry, and new materials.

• This course is led by two art historians.  
• You are welcomed by your lecturers 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, lecturers deliver a list of books, podcasts, websites, museums related to the course attended
• Participate in "A History of Jewelry, from Louis XIV to Art Deco", to deepen your knowledge of jewelry's evolution.