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Bejewelled - An Introduction to Jewellery History and Precious Gemstones
SPRING AN240
Thursdays
Tutor: Moya Corcoran
This will be a fun and informative course that will introduce students to the world of gemstones and jewellery history. The course will look at the history and development of Western jewellery from the 19th century to the present day. We will look at gemstones and learn the basics of how to identify, purchase and set them. We will discuss what makes a successful piece of jewellery and in the final lecture we will work together on ideas for creating a unique piece of jewellery for each student. A field trip to The National Museum will bring what we have learnt to life.
| BLACKROCK | ||
| 8 Thursdays | Jan 31, Feb 7,14,21,28, Mar 7,14,21 | 10.30am - 12.30pm |
| FEE €155 |
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Tutor Details
Moya Corcoran trained as a Design historian who has specialised in jewellery design. She is the former Head of Authentication for Cartier and advisor to the BBC Antiques Roadshow. She is currently owner of a Bespoke Jewellery company based in Dublin. Moya has worked as a free-lance lecturer for The National Gallery of Ireland, The Hugh Lane Gallery, The Tate Gallery, The National Portrait Gallery (London), The British Museum, The Gemmological Association of Great Britain and has previously run an Adult Education course at UCD on jewellery history (2011) and 'Representations of Gender in the Visual Arts' (1997). She also gives private lectures to various groups in Dublin.
Who is the course for?
Anyone with an interest in jewellery. No prior knowledge needed
Provisional list of key topics to be covered
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· Faberge
· Giulliano and Castelliani
· Cartier
· Tiffany
· Lalique
· Van Cleef and Arpels
· Bulgari
· Contemporary designers, such as JAR, Michelle Ong and Stephen Webster
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Reading List:
The following is a selection of recommended texts for those interested in reading further around the course content. We advise that you do not buy books in advance of the course as your tutor will discuss the list and suggest the most relevant reading for particular interests
A reading list will be handed out with each session which will include a list of appropriate website and articles online.
Boucheron: The Secret Archives by Vincent Maylan
Bulgari: 125 Years of Italian Magnificence: Grand Palais [Hardcover] by Amanda Triossi (Author
Calder Jewelry [Hardcover] by Alexander S C Rower (Author)
Cartier 1900-1939 by Judy Rudoe
Cartier [Hardcover] by Hans Nadelhoffer (Author);
Paul Flato - Jeweller to the Stars [Hardcover] by Elizabeth Irvine Bray (Author)
Rene Boivin: Jeweller [Hardcover] by Francoise Cailles (Author), Tanya Leslie (Translator
Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels [Hardcover] by Sarah D. Coffin (Author), Suzy Menkes (Author) ; Van Cleef & Arpels [Hardcover] by Clais Anne-Marie (Author
The Life and Magnificent Jewelry of Raymond C. Yard [Hardcover] by Natasha Kuzmanovic (Author), David Rockefeller (Author
Tiffany Style: 170 Years of Design [Hardcover] by John Loring (Author)
