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Jewellery: Beyond adornment
Weekend course
+44 (0)20 7942 2000
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Through its history jewellery was more than ornamental. Jewels are personal and have a symbolic meaning for the wearer based on the myths and rituals of society. Often given on special occasions they marked important events in life from cradle to grave. Jewellery was worn as symbols of faith, protective amulets, as well as a sign of authority and distinction. This course reveals the meanings behind Western jewellery from late Antiquity till today and its significance to the wearer.
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Course Leader
Beatriz Chadour-Sampson
Beatriz Chadour-Sampson works as a freelance international jewellery historian, curator of exhibitions and scholarly author. She was the consultant curator in the re-designing of the William and Judith Bollinger Jewellery Gallery at the V&A (opened in 2008), London and was guest curator of the ‘Pearl’ exhibition (2013-14).
Beatriz's courses are always interesting and enjoyable. They cover so many aspects of Jewellery which has made me want to do more research afterwards. Former Jewellery Short Course Student 2016/2017
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Explore the subjects you love with a group who share your passion, guided by expert tutors and drawing inspiration from the V&A collections. Refreshments served on arrival each morning.
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Weekend course: Jewellery: Beyond adornment
25 March 2017 - 26 March 2017
£195.00 - £262.00
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Open 10.00 - 13.00, Monday to Sunday (closed 24-26 December)
