Chet van Duzer
Sea Monsters on Medieval
- ISBN 13:
- 9780712357715
- author:
- Chet van Duzer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The British Library Publishing Division Reprint edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 1.3 x 24.1 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Chet van Duzer,Sea Monsters on Medieval,The British Library Publishing Division,0712357718,History: Specific Subjects,Cartography - Europe - History - 16th century,Cartography - Europe -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Sea Monsters on Medieval and Renaissance Maps explores the fascinating world of sea creatures that have appeared on maps from the tenth to the sixteenth century. From dragons and serpents to many-armed beasts, these monsters were used by cartographers to indicate unexplored areas or areas about which little was known.
Chet Van Duzer examines the most important examples of sea monsters on medieval and Renaissance maps produced in Europe, shedding light on the sources, influences, and methods of the cartographers who drew or painted them. This beautifully designed visual reference work is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of cartography, art, and zoological illustration.
By analyzing these sea monsters, Van Duzer provides new insights into the geography of the "marvelous" and Western conceptions of the ocean during this period. This book will be an important contribution to our understanding of medieval and Renaissance cartography and its visual representations.
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