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Old Technologies Made New: How Cycloramas Can be Used in the Classroom

Monahan, Rylyn

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https://hdl.handle.net/2142/122970

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Title
Old Technologies Made New: How Cycloramas Can be Used in the Classroom
Author(s)
Monahan, Rylyn
Issue Date
2024-05-06
Keyword(s)
  • cyclorama
  • visual literacy
Abstract
As early as the 18th century, 360-degree paintings known as cycloramas advertised and supplied an immersive experience of historical events and natural landmarks, but how might that relate to today’s classroom? Compared to modern-day IMAX theaters, the cycloramas of old engaged the viewer in a multi-sensory way, with paintings, sculptures, and audio recordings that encouraged perambulatory viewing. This poster will dive deeper into defining cycloramas and how they worked, and it will present some ways that the format of the cyclorama can be employed for library instruction to create a similarly captivating and engaging lesson.
Type of Resource
poster
Language
eng

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