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The Beauty of Maps
The series concludes by delving into the world of satirical maps. How did maps take on a new form as devices for humour, satire or storytelling?
Documentary series. A look at some of the largest and most elaborate maps ever produced, including the largest atlas in the world, The Klencke Atlas.
Documentary series. The Morgan Map of 1682, John Rocque's detailed 1746 map and Stephen Walter's contemporary image offer three visions of London.
Documentary series. The Hereford Mappa Mundi is the largest intact Medieval wall map, giving a unique insight into the Medieval mind.
December 2014
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Size is everything in this engaging look at colossal cartography, from the vast floor maps in the Royal Palace of Amsterdam to the 1.75m tall Klencke Atlas.October 2014
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The wondrous art of cartography. The Hereford Mappa Mundi is the world's largest Medieval map, depicting human knowledge in a single image.