Carta Marina - 1516
this is all the images from exhibit 49 moved from e49 to this exhibit 3/8/2024by tmp 8/29/24The Carta Marina of 1516 was a groundbreaking world map created by German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller. Here are some key details about this important map:OverviewThe Carta Marina represented a significant shift in Waldseemüller's approach to mapmaking compared to his famous 1507 world map[1]. Its full Latin title translates to "A nautical chart that comprehensively shows the Portuguese voyages and the shape of the whole known world, its regions, and peoples"[3].Key Features- It was more focused on practical navigation and current knowledge rather than classical geography[1].- The map included numerous illustrations, descriptive texts, and iconography, making it highly informative from geographic, political, and practical perspectives[3].- It depicted less of the northern regions compared to the 1507 map, but allowed for more detailed illustrations[3].Sources and InfluencesWaldseemüller drew from several contemporary sources in creating the Carta Marina, including:- Travel narratives like "Paesi Novamente ritrovati" (1507), Springer's account (1509), and Varthema's narrative (1515)[3].- Nautical charts, particularly the Caverio Planisphere (1505)[3].- Illustrations from various books that inspired the map's imagery[3].Notable IllustrationsThe map featured various detailed illustrations, including:- Depictions of rulers like Sophi, King of Persia and King Manuel of Portugal[3].- A rhinoceros based on Hans Burgkmair's 1515 illustration[3].- Scenes of cultural practices, such as the Hindu tradition of suttee in India[3].SignificanceThe Carta Marina represented a new approach to world mapping, combining practical navigational information with rich visual elements. It served as a comprehensive visual encyclopedia of the known world in the early 16th century, reflecting the expanding knowledge brought by the Age of Exploration[3]. Martin WaldseemüllerMartin Waldseemüller was a German cartographer and humanist scholar who lived from around 1470 to 1520. Here are some key points about his life and work:Background and Education- Born in Wolfenweiler or Freiburg, Germany around 1470[1][4].- Enrolled at the University of Freiburg in 1490, where he studied under influential humanist scholar Gregor Reisch[1].- Was ordained as a priest in Basel after finishing university[1].Career and Accomplishments- Joined the Gymnasium Vosagense, a group of humanist scholars in Saint-Dié, Lorraine, around 1500[1][4].- Created several groundbreaking maps and cartographic works: - Published the first map using the name "America" for the New World in 1507[2]. - Produced the first printed globe and the first printed wall map of Europe[1]. - Created the Carta Marina Navigatoria, a large-scale world map, in 1516[1].- Contributed to a new edition of Ptolemy's Geography, published in 1513[1][3].- Became a canon at the collegiate Church of Saint-Dié in 1514[1][4].Legacy- Best known for being the first to use the name "America" on a map, honoring explorer Amerigo Vespucci[1][2].- His 1507 world map was rediscovered in 1901 and purchased by the U.S. Library of Congress in 2003[1].- Considered one of the most important cartographers during a period of significant scientific advancement[4].Waldseemüller's work was influential in shaping early modern understanding of world geography, particularly in relation to the New World discoveries.Source: Perplexity.ai--G. Ly
