For one of their assessments in our Art History & Theory elective The Object Sensorium: Material Culture in Context, students were tasked with recording a 5‑minute biography on an object of their choice.

Using one of the five senses (touch, smell, taste, sound, or sight) as an investigative frame, students analysed of one aspect of their object. Potential aspects explored include use/​function, history, production, design, material features, aesthetic properties, collection, consumption, display and more.

Tune in to some of the brilliant responses below.

Images (top to bottom, left to right): Clove Orange Pomander – ​“Pomander: clove-studded orage” by Pille – Nami-nami [licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0]; Tea Bowl – Photo by Katrina Smith; Swiss Army Knife – ​“Victorinox ​‘Swiss Army Knife’ Climber” by CapCase [is marked with CC0 1.0]; Chocolate – public domain; Music Box – ​“13_​Trip03” by anyajew [licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0]; Sugar – ​“Wooden Spoon With White Sugar / Weißer Zucker” by wuestenigel [licensed with CC BY 2.0.)]; Apple Pie – ​“homemade American apple pie” by invisible_​helicopter [licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0].