The Art and History of Globes

The Art and History of Globes
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ISBN-10 : 0712358684
ISBN-13 : 9780712358682
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Book Synopsis The Art and History of Globes by : Sylvia Sumira

Download or read book The Art and History of Globes written by Sylvia Sumira and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From medieval globes made when much of the world was unexplored to the huge, decorative examples made for the princely courts of Renaissance Europe, this book celebrates the art and history of the globe, focusing on the 400 years when the printed globe - as navigational tool, scientific instrument and powerful status symbol - occupied an important place in the history of European exploration.


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