Clues in the space
Notice how the cases guide your gaze and how light affects detail. Avoid mistaking a reflection for a property of the specimen.
01 / Building stories
One building, the roots of everyday life.
Minerals, rocks and fossils fill wooden display cases beneath a glazed roof supported by metalwork.
Xiaoxiong suggests alternating your attention between the room and an unfamiliar specimen. Notice where the light comes from before naming what you see. You may be able to describe a colour or texture without knowing its classification. Separating observation from knowledge is a useful way to begin learning.
Standing here, what do you see?
Compare a reflection in the display glass with the colour of a specimen. Change your viewing angle slightly and check whether your description still holds.
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