The Art of Brooches - L'École Van Cleef & Arpels

Venue

Online

When

Audience

Open to the Public

Category

Online Event

The history of brooches reflects the social and technical evolution of humanity. During Antiquity, some mysterious fibulae made with bronze spirals tell us that this object was perhaps firstly used to secure clothing. Subsequently, this utilitarian and functional aspect will be lost in favor of an ornamental role: decorated with precious stones, brooches will express the wealth and power of their wearers. As a military badge, a sign of love and devotion, an expression of personal opinions or simply worn for Glamor, the brooch is rich in many meanings which we invite you to study in this Talk. With a big return during the 21st century, like a real sculpture or an object of fashion, the brooch will not stop surprising you!

With Gislain AucremanneArt Historian, Antique Jewelry Specialist and Conferences Project Manager at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
&
Paul ParadisArt Historian, Decorative Arts and Jewelry Specialist, Teacher at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts.

To book:

Thursday, April 14th at 1:00 pm (Paris Time),
in English with simultaneous interpretation available in Cantonese, Mandarin, and Japanese

Thursday, April 14th at 7:00 pm (Paris Time),
in English

www.lecolevancleefarpels.com