Sylvia Sumira

Globes

400 Years of Exploration, Navigation, and Power

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Though recognized largely today as pedagogical tools, as mere spherical maps of the world, globes have played an influential role in the pursuit and discovery of knowledge and in the evolution of maps and map making. Since written evidence of the first globe appeared a celestial sphere of the stars by Greek astronomer Eudoxus of Cnidus ("ca." 408 355 bc) these three-dimensional geographical maps have symbolized affluence and prestige, advanced discovery and exploration, and encouraged curiosity about the temporal and eternal worlds. "A Book of Globes" provides a comprehensive overview of this history of globes and the art of globe making. Showcasing the impressive collection of the British Library, independent conservator Sylvia Sumira traces the inception and progression of globes over time from the early sixteenth to the late nineteenth century shedding light on their purpose, function, influence, and manufacture, as well as the cartographers, printers, and instrument makers who created them."

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. April 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 287mm x 225mm x 30mm
• Gewicht: 1417g
• ISBN-13: 9780226139005
• ISBN-10: 022613900X
• Artikelnr.: 39594454

Autorenporträt

Sylvia Sumira is a leading authority on historic globes and one of few conservators in the world to specialize in printed globes. She worked at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich before setting up her own studio, where she carries out conservation work for museums, libraries, and other institutions, as well as for private owners.