This book presents groundbreaking new research on a fifteenth-century world map by Henricus Martellus, c. Multispectral imaging of the map, performed with NEH support in 2014, rendered its texts legible for the first time, leading to renewed study of the map by the author.
This book presents groundbreaking new research on a fifteenth-century world map by Henricus Martellus, c. Multispectral imaging of the map, performed ...
This lavishly illustrated book is the first systematic exploration of cartographic cartouches, the decorated frames that surround the title, or other text or imagery, on historic maps. It addresses the history of their development, the sources cartographers used in creating them, and the political, economic, historical, and philosophical messages their symbols convey. Cartouches are the most visually appealing parts of maps, and also spaces where the cartographer uses decoration to express his or her interests—so they are key to interpreting maps. The book discusses thirty-three cartouches...
This lavishly illustrated book is the first systematic exploration of cartographic cartouches, the decorated frames that surround the title, or other ...
