Article: The Evolution Of Map Printing
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The Evolution Of Map Printing
The first ever created maps were made not for economic reasons but more for religious purpose. The early maps of the world display religious icons similar to the icons that are found on the pages of the Book of Kells. During the 12th century the map of the world were created with the shaped of a T and O. And it portrays the world as circle and is divided by a T-shaped cross having Jerusalem as its center. The circle has been associated more with religious belief than with any scientific findings that the world was round. The circle more of represents the God?s affection that is perfect in every aspect. The T and O map is most commonly used by the church to represent the world unfolding according to God?s will.
One drawback of the T and O map is that it cannot be used for tra...
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