South America on the 1608 Willem Blaeu mural map: contributions to the construction of the continent

Authors

  • Andréa Doré Universidade Federal Fluminense

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5433/2237-9126.2015v9n17p26

Keywords:

Cartography of the New World, Wall maps, Willem Blaeu.

Abstract

Dutch cartographic production in its Gonden Age, during the end of 16th and 17th century, was the richest and most creative in the production of wall maps, made to decorate the walls of palaces, halls of noble families, statesmen or wealthy merchants libraries. This article presents some aspects concerning South America in Willem Jansz Blaeu’s wall map, by 1608, entitled America quarta pars Orbis, considered one of the most influential map of America. The main interest is to highlight the choices made by the authors – cartographer and engraver - concerning the representation of men and women, natural inhabitants of the continente, and existing or new created cities.

Author Biography

Andréa Doré, Universidade Federal Fluminense

PhD in Social History - Universidade Federal Fluminense, post doctorate at Harvard University

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Published

2015-08-31

How to Cite

Doré, A. (2015). South America on the 1608 Willem Blaeu mural map: contributions to the construction of the continent. Domínios Da Imagem, 9(17), 26–42. https://doi.org/10.5433/2237-9126.2015v9n17p26

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