Monthly Archives: September 2016

Statuum Marocca Norum

Posted on 24/09/2016 by ronald972

#StatuumMaroccaNorum is the title of a map which was created  by #JohannChristianHomann in 1728.  I like to call my version of this map ‘Beware the leviathan’ The map is large and graphic.. Little tent cities display the domains of the … Continue reading →

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Cuzco School

Posted on 17/09/2016 by ronald972

We as viewers of art, generally, see and can connect one stage in art history to another.  What we do not often see and recognise is the effect which one people’s art has on another.  One of the most obvious times … Continue reading →

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Joseph Farquharson Artist

Posted on 11/09/2016 by ronald972

You may not recognise the artist’s name but you will recognise the art which #JosephFarquharson has created.  Joseph Farquharson (1847-1935) was a Scottish artist who specialised in country and winter scenes.  Many of these scenic paintings were turned into Christmas … Continue reading →

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Art of Maps 3

Posted on 04/09/2016 by ronald972

Maps can be both beautiful and practical.  Both maps in today’s chapter are fine examples of both qualities. We begin with a map by an unaccredited cartographer.  The map of the #CountyofForfar was published by #RobertSayer & John Bennett.  Sayer … Continue reading →

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