{"id":417,"date":"2021-02-09T02:54:11","date_gmt":"2021-02-09T02:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ulib.csuohio.edu\/modern-world-history\/?post_type=chapter&p=417"},"modified":"2024-03-25T01:59:18","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T01:59:18","slug":"object","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ulib.csuohio.edu\/modern-world-history\/chapter\/object\/","title":{"rendered":"Constructing Narratives through Objects"},"content":{"raw":"In this activity, you will create a visual narrative of an historical object and its journey in world history. This narrative method is characteristic of historian Timothy Brook's analysis in his 2008 book Vermeer\u2019s Hat<\/em><\/a>. See this interview http:\/\/www.essentialvermeer.com\/interviews_newsletter\/brook_interview.html<\/a>\r\n

This activity is an exercise in historical thinking about a specific material primary source. You have two choices: 1. You can follow the historical context of the object and trace its journey through to the present; or 2. You can construct a world historical narrative that centers on the object but does not necessarily follow its \u201cbiography.\u201d You can refer to the BBC \u201cHistory of the World in Objects<\/a>\u201d link for inspiration and don't forget the Cleveland Museum of Art https:\/\/www.clevelandart.org\/<\/a>. Be sure to cite your sources.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Instructions<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/header>\r\n
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  1. Choose an object to serve as your \u201clens\u201d or a \u201cdoor.\u201d See the\u00a0Essential Vermeer<\/em> for examples of how this works using the \"Officer and Laughing Girl\"<\/a> (1658). Be sure to scroll over the image of the painting to see the embedded narratives.<\/li>\r\n \t
  2. You can create a visual narrative using StoryMaps or the app of your choice.<\/li>\r\n \t
  3. For StoryMaps, go to StoryMaps JS (https:\/\/storymap.knightlab.com\/<\/a>). Click on \u201cMake a StoryMap.\u201d Sign in with a Google Account ID.<\/li>\r\n \t
  4. Create a title page for the StoryMap that describes your narrative. Also include an introductory paragraph to introduce the narrative inspired by your object.<\/li>\r\n \t
  5. Create a concept map or outline to plan your narrative. Submit to your learning management system (i.e. Blackboard, Teams)<\/li>\r\n \t
  6. Add additional locations and pins as appropriate. Cite sources whenever you use them using Chicago Style\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
  7. Click on \u201cshare\u201d Publish your StoryMap and share the link with the class on the Teams discussion board.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

    Assignment Resources<\/h4>\r\nHistorical Object Narrative Rubric\r\n\r\n[pdf-embedder url=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.ulib.csuohio.edu\/modern-world-history\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/02\/Historical-Object-Rubric.pdf\" title=\"Historical Object Rubric\"]\r\n\r\nCSU Students: For a video overview of the assignment follow this link: http:\/\/bit.ly\/HIS370object.<\/a> Log in to Panopto using your CSU credentials.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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    Apps for Creating Visual Narratives<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/header>\r\n
    \r\n\r\nStoryMaps JS is a very useful platform for creating visual narratives, yet there are many apps that can be used depending on learning management systems, platform, or preference.\r\n