Bibliograph

The art of illustrated maps, a complete guide to creative mapmaking's history, process, and inspiration, John Roman

Type

Label

The art of illustrated maps, a complete guide to creative mapmaking's history, process, and inspiration, John Roman

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The art of illustrated maps

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

900624469

Responsibility statement

John Roman

Sub title

a complete guide to creative mapmaking's history, process, and inspiration

Summary

"While literally hundreds of books exist on the subject of "cartographic" maps, The Art of Illustrated Maps is the first book to fully explore the world of conceptual, "imaginative" mapping. Author John Roman refers to illustrated maps as "the creative nonfiction of cartography, " and his book reveals how and why the human mind instinctively recognizes and accepts the artistic license evoked by this unique art form. Drawing from numerous references, The Art of Illustrated Maps traces the 2000-year history of a specialized branch of illustration that historians claim to be "the oldest variety of primitive art." This book features the dynamic works of many professional map artists from around the world and documents the creative process as well as the inspirations behind contemporary, 21st-century illustrated maps."--provided from Amazon.com

Table Of Contents

A look back: mapping the origins of illustrated maps -- Illustrated maps: the viewer, the artist and the mind -- The creative process of a map illustrator -- A showcase of contemporary map illustration

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