Seeking Beauty: From Falconry To Jewelry

As part of the Poetry of Birds exhibition at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts in Dubai, this online talk will explore the fascinating connections between falconry and jewelry, a dialogue between cultural heritage and precious arts. Practiced across many civilizations and inscribed on UNESCO’s "Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity", falconry has long been a symbol of power and refinement. In the Arabian Peninsula, it remains a vibrant and prestigious tradition, one in which falcons are not only esteemed for their remarkable hunting skills, but also celebrated as princely companions worthy of precious adornment. With Dr. Anne Lise Tropato, Art Historian at New York University Abu Dhabi and Specialist in the Cultural History of Falconry, Marie-Laure Cassius-Duranton, Exhibition curator, Art Historian and Gemologist at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts & May El-Hage, Art Historian and Lecturer at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts. Watch all our previous Online Talks here: https://bit.ly/3TuYt5t