Mythical Ocean Creatures
People have always been curious about the world around them and the development of maps has echoed this fascinating history. The maps were used regarded as objects of value and have been valuable for their owners and considered works of art in itself. These items have attracted the attention of artists and designers skilled and cards became very ornate and decorative objects, capture the imagination of those who wondered what lay beyond the horizon.
Old maps tend to reflect what people knew or were recalled and largely topographical in nature. Often, these early works depicted the myth and lore, combining to create "life maps" that have been passed from generation to generation. The formalization of the topography in old maps, knowledge has become standardized and sowed the foundation rapid mapping.
By mapping the Middle Ages had slowed its accuracy is now replaced by the religious representation by maps. Examples of belief can be seen in some maps where the Holy Land is determined to be the center of the earth. Another example is Europa Regina by Johannes Bucius which shows a map Quick and elongated, depicting Europe as the Queen of the World.
The Age of shipping during the 16th and 17th centuries saw new interest in cartography, especially the British and Dutch to take off and explore new lands. At this time mapping becomes more and more artistic. A map of East Indies color with tropical pineapple trees and exotic plants and wildlife, designed to capture the imagination and evoke the scent of spices in the air is a typical example. As demand for cartographers grew in the 17th century, the artistry of maps from a purely functional to a work of art began to evolve.
Maps were often richly decorated with sea creatures or mythical figures. Many of these highly accomplished designers truly unique created works of art from the production Mapping. Cards designed by Petrus Plancius (1552-1622) and Abraham Ortelius (1528-1598) were often decorated with complex pictorial material. A successor Abraham Ortelius was at the Dutch cartographer Jan Baptist Vrients (1552-1612) who designed Obis Terrae Compendosia. The world is divided into two hemispheres surrounded decorative painting and ornate detail. The map provides a perception of how the world turns and a plethora of exotic creatures and landscapes the distant shores of the globe.
Another famous example is Nova totius Terrarum, designed by Henricus Hondius (1597-1622), Dutch cartographer. This map of the 17th century is decorated with a representation of the world and is surrounded by detailed marine scenes, which may reflect age and the drama of exploration at sea as mythic creatures rise from the ocean and men are seen contemplating their trip.
Old maps are becoming increasingly popular in modern home and make elaborate tapestries in home decor. There are a number of ways in which antique map can add charm and elegance to the home, whether in the poster, paper or carpet and are very appreciated by Connoisseurs of good taste.
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