THE progress of invention has placed in the hands of surveyors a number of beautiful new methods, and some we have not yet scientifically explored. Would you measure a base? So far from painfully seeking a dead-level plain and clearing it of every petty obstruction, you will gaily take the...
The Science and Art of Mapmaking TodayWe can all appreciate a good map, even if we are not design professionals. We use them in our cars when we travel and when we're interpreting a variety of data. With the advent of easily accessible GIS software, many people now can make their own...
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Cartography is defined as the science and art of making maps or graphical representations showing spatial concepts at various scales. Maps convey geographic information about a place and can be useful in understanding topography, weather, and culture, depending upon the type of map. Early forms of ...
It provides not only a conceptual framework but also a practical roadmap for all nations to achieve shared development and prosperity. (一)原则:共商、共建、共享 1. Principles: extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits 共建“一带一路”以共商共建共享为原则,积极倡导合作共赢理念...
How to better combine the art and science of decision making? Combine a more effective use of data with the abilit to extract insights Embed analytics into decision making culture of an organization Organizations are constantly trying to improve. ...
Art comes in two main categories: realistic and abstract. Realistic art aims to show real-life scenes, people, and objects exactly as they appear. It involves paying close attention to details,making things look like photograph...
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[Maps: Navigating and Manipulating], which opened last month, gathers together contemporary art and antique maps from their respective collections to explore the question of truth and perspective in maps. One example:a “serio-comic map” from the Crimean war(in Dutch).Another video, also in ...
Saving the art of mapmakingIf you're heading out on the road for your vacation this year, you'll probably get directions from a GPS or navigational system. Does that mean that the traditional map is a relic of the past? Mark Albert hits the road to find out.May 21, 2016...