Gold and Jewelry, from Antiquity to the Renaissance Princes

From casting to repoussé, from chasing to granulation, through the talent of goldsmiths the saga of gold is revealed.
Immerse yourself into the very essence of jewelry history! The stories and the geography will send you on a voyage through centuries and civilizations: you will discover how jewelry has evolved through the ages, its uses and its symbolism. Finally, you will have the privilege of observing the collection of L'ÉCOLE, a teaching collection of extraordinary antique jewels.
This course is led by two art historians. You don’t need to bring any specific material. A certificate is given at the end of the class. After each class, teachers deliver a list of books, podcasts, websites, museums related to the course attended.