How Can We Organize Narrative Maps? A Visual Storytelling Application for Nanjing Ming City Wall

The design of visual narrative products and the expression of visual representations in videos are typically carried out independently, resulting in a lack of unified logic and systematic organization in multi-dimensional, multi-scale and multi-scenario narrative maps. To address this issue, this research project applies the concept of conceptual story model to the design of narrative map products and uses the hand-rolled map as a carrier to design an interactive narrative system. It utilizes a three-level model based on emotional design theory to design narrative videos and employs narrative theory to organize the storyline of the Nanjing Ming City Wall (NMCW). The experimental and statistical results show that the proposed method effectively represents the historical and cultural characteristics of the NMCW, aiding participants' understanding and supporting public dissemination of historical knowledge. It contributes to the multidimensional representation of historical scenes, enhancing public awareness and encouraging participation in cultural heritage conservation.