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This course will use the collections of the National Museum of Scotland to introduce you to the extraordinarily diverse world of jewellery. From antiquity to present day we will explore our fascination with adornment to discover how trade, culture and craftsmanship pushed the boundaries of jewellery making around the world.
Please meet at the Information Desk in the entrance hall to the National Museum of Scotland.
No prior knowledge is required but an interest in jewellery is a must, and consulting at least one of the course texts is recommended.
This programme may be subject to change due to changes in display and/or items being on loan or in conservation. Students will be introduced to the cultural values and symbols concerning:
1. Ancient to Modern.
2. Archaeological finds.
3. Gold and its use in the ancient world.
4. Diamonds, their power and attraction.
5. Precious stones and their uses.
6. Silver work and the jeweller.
7. Glass to Acrylic in Beads.
8. Shells Bone and Feathers.
9. Paper Ceramic and Enamel.
10. Studio and Costume Jewellery.
Will be predominately gallery based, using the collections of the National Museum of Scotland to inspire and illuminate the course.
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
Engage with and interpret the jewellery in the galleries and collections throughout NMS;
Gain background information on materials and techniques used in the making of jewellery throughout history;
Have a better understanding of the styles and cultural importance of jewellery across the world.
Essential:
Phillips, Clare, 1996. Jewellery From Antiquity to the Present Day. London: Thames and Hudson.
Recommended:
Game, A., and Goring, E., 1998. Jewellery Moves. Edinburgh: NMS Publishing.
http://www.nms.ac.uk
At the beginning of the course you will be given a comprehensive reading list. Hand-outs that cover the periods, styles and techniques of jewellery making will be given throughout the course
If you have questions regarding the course or enrolment, please contact COL Reception at Paterson's Land by email COL@ed.ac.uk or by phone 0131 650 4400.
If you have a disability, learning difficulty or health condition which may affect your studies, please let us know by ticking the 'specific support needs' box on your course application form. This will allow us to make appropriate adjustments in advance and in accordance with your rights under the Equality Act 2010. For more information please visit the Student Support section of our website.