ART 2215 — History of Adornment 3 Credit Hours
A survey of the history of jewelry and metals in a social and cultural context. This course introduces students to representative examples of historical world jewelry and metals. Using a combination of lectures, slides, videos, readings, and group discussions, the course explores the roles of personal adornment, jewelry, and metals in terms of major historical periods, worldwide cultures, important events, and famous personages. Attention will be paid to contemporary work and international art jewelry, including design, and fabrication issues. Class discussions will focus on the function of jewelry and its presentation and display on the body. (3 lecture hours)