The story of the Hereford Mappa Mundi, the largest intact medieval wall map in the world
Season 1
4 episodes
Three visions of London the 1682 Morgan Map, a1746 map and a contempory image
Paul Barber of the British Library discusses the golden age of Dutch cartography and examines the importance of atlases to the commercial endeavours of the 17th century. As maps became a means of expressing power, wealth and control, they became increasingly elaborate and artistic - and the documentary visits the world's largest atlas, a 24-volume example covering just the Netherlands, and the Klencke Atlas, made for Charles II's restoration in 1660.
The series concludes by delving into the world of satyrical maps
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Episode 1
Medieval Maps - Mapping the Medieval Mind
The story of the Hereford Mappa Mundi, the largest intact medieval wall map in the world
30 min
Episode 2
London: City Maps - Order Out of Chaos
Three visions of London the 1682 Morgan Map, a1746 map and a contempory image
30 min
Episode 3
Atlas Maps - Thinking Big
Paul Barber of the British Library discusses the golden age of Dutch cartography and examines the importance of atlases to the commercial endeavours of the 17th century. As maps became a means of expressing power, wealth and control, they became increasingly elaborate and artistic - and the documentary visits the world's largest atlas, a 24-volume example covering just the Netherlands, and the Klencke Atlas, made for Charles II's restoration in 1660.
30 min
Episode 4
Cartoon Maps - Politics and Satire
The series concludes by delving into the world of satyrical maps
30 min
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