Section I: Unfolding Geographic Concepts of the New World It has been said that when Columbus set out on his epic voyage he didn't know where he was going, that when he arrived he didn't know where he was, and that after his return he didn't kno...
Maps are rich in visual information and must be carefully examined to appreciate their full meaning. This is a complex process of decoding and interpreting, a process that may be considered an art in itself. One of the principal aims of this exhibiti...
Decorative Imagery on MapsThe map is a sensitive indicator of the changing thought of man, and few of his works seem to be such an excellent mirror of culture and civilization.Norman J. W. Thrower, Maps and Man, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., 1972 Maps...
