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Cartographic Design and Aesthetics “FAQ” / Alexander J. Kent in Cartographic perspectives, n° 73 (september 2012)  

Public [article]  inCartographic perspectives > n° 73 (september 2012) . - pp 13 - 16 Titre : Cartographic Design and Aesthetics “FAQ” Type de document : Article/Communication Auteurs : Alexander J. Kent, Auteur ; Kenneth Field, Auteur ; Bernhard Jenny, Auteur ; Anja Hopfstock, Auteur Année de publication : 2012 Article en page(s) : pp 13 - 16 Langues : Anglais (eng) Descripteur : [Termes IGN] esthétique cartographique [Vedettes matières IGN] Cartologie Résumé : (auteur) In this paper, we aim to provide a brief introduction to aesthetics and its relationship with cartographic design. We will not explore the topic in any detail or discuss problems associated with the creation of “rules” of design, but will instead focus on providing some concise definitions for the benefit of practicing mapmakers, especially those who are unfamiliar with the concept of aesthetics. We hope that these will encourage a greater appreciation of this under-researched topic and its significance within cartographic practice. Numéro de notice : A2012-700 Affiliation des auteurs : non IGN Thématique : GEOMATIQUE Nature : Article DOI : 10.14714/CP73.594 En ligne : https://doi.org/10.14714/CP73.594 Format de la ressource électronique : URL article Permalink : https://documentation.ensg.eu/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=76961 [article]

Cartographic language : Towards a new paradigm for understanding stylistic diversity in topographic maps / Alexander J. Kent in Cartographic journal (the), vol 48 n° 1 (February 2011)  

Public [article]  inCartographic journal (the) > vol 48 n° 1 (February 2011) . - pp 21 - 40 Titre : Cartographic language : Towards a new paradigm for understanding stylistic diversity in topographic maps Type de document : Article/Communication Auteurs : Alexander J. Kent, Auteur ; Peter Vujakovic, Auteur Année de publication : 2011 Article en page(s) : pp 21 - 40 Note générale : bibliographie Langues : Anglais (eng) Descripteur : [Termes IGN] carte topographique [Termes IGN] communication cartographique [Termes IGN] Europe (géographie politique) [Termes IGN] INSPIRE [Termes IGN] langage cartographique [Termes IGN] langage naturel (informatique) [Termes IGN] langage visuel [Termes IGN] normalisation [Termes IGN] style cartographique [Termes IGN] symbole graphique [Vedettes matières IGN] Cartologie Résumé : (auteur) To what extent can similarity and difference in the cartographic style of state topographic maps be explained within the context of the cartographic language paradigm? This paper explores the suitability of this approach as a hermeneutic for stylistic diversity, the persistence of nationally-specific conventions and problems of symbol standardisation. After reviewing earlier treatments of map language as analogy and metaphor in cartographic theory, we consider the construction of cartographic meaning and its role within a semiological system and suggest how variations in denotation and connotation allow a deeper understanding of the cultural significance of state topographic map symbologies. In treating topographic cartography as a natural visual language for communicating place, a new paradigm is proposed through which problems of international collaboration concerning the portrayal of transnational landscapes (especially at larger map scales) may be approached and potentially overcome. Numéro de notice : A2011-584 Affiliation des auteurs : non IGN Thématique : GEOMATIQUE Nature : Article nature-HAL : ArtAvecCL-RevueIntern DOI : 10.1179/1743277411Y.0000000004 Date de publication en ligne : 22/11/2013 En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1179/1743277411Y.0000000004 Format de la ressource électronique : URL article Permalink : https://documentation.ensg.eu/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=84347 [article]

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Stylistic diversity in European state 1: 50 000 topographic maps / Alexander J. Kent in Cartographic journal (the), vol 46 n° 3 (August 2009)  

Public [article]  inCartographic journal (the) > vol 46 n° 3 (August 2009) . - pp 179 - 213 Titre : Stylistic diversity in European state 1: 50 000 topographic maps Type de document : Article/Communication Auteurs : Alexander J. Kent, Auteur ; Peter Vujakovic, Auteur Année de publication : 2009 Article en page(s) : pp 179 - 213 Note générale : Bibliographie Langues : Anglais (eng) Descripteur : [Vedettes matières IGN] Cartographie [Termes IGN] 1:50.000 [Termes IGN] analyse comparative [Termes IGN] analyse de groupement [Termes IGN] carte topographique [Termes IGN] Europe (géographie politique) [Termes IGN] langage cartographique [Termes IGN] légende cartographique [Termes IGN] rédaction cartographique [Termes IGN] symbole graphique Résumé : (Auteur) To what extent do European state topographic maps exhibit unique styles of cartography ? This paper describes an investigation to classify and analyse stylistic diversity in the official 1 : 50 000 topographical mapping of 20 European countries. The method involves the construction of a typology of cartographic style, based upon the classification of distinct graphical legend symbols into mutually exclusive thematic categories. In order to identify stylistic similarities between national symbologies, hierarchical cluster analysis was performed to compare the relative proportions of symbols within each category. This was complemented by a qualitative analysis of various aspects of cartographic design: colour, 'white' space, visual hierarchy, and lettering. The results indicate a high degree of stylistic diversity throughout Europe, with the symbologies of Great Britain and Ireland demonstrating the strongest example of a supranational style. The typology of cartographic symbologies is shown to be an effective method for determining stylistic association among maps of differing geographical (and potentially historical) origins and it is suggested that the cartographic language paradigm should be revisited as a means for understanding why national differences persist in state cartography. A version of this paper was presented at the Twenty-third International Cartographic Conference in Moscow. Copyright British Cartographic Society Numéro de notice : A2009-404 Affiliation des auteurs : non IGN Thématique : GEOMATIQUE Nature : Article nature-HAL : ArtAvecCL-RevueIntern DOI : 10.1179/000870409X12488753453453 En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1179/000870409X12488753453453 Format de la ressource électronique : URL article Permalink : https://documentation.ensg.eu/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=30035 [article]

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Soviet City Plans and OpenStreetMap: a comparative analysis / Martin Davis in International journal of cartography, vol 8 n° inconnu (2022)  

Public [article]  inInternational journal of cartography > vol 8 n° inconnu (2022) Titre : Soviet City Plans and OpenStreetMap: a comparative analysis Type de document : Article/Communication Auteurs : Martin Davis, Auteur ; Alexander J. Kent, Auteur Note générale : bibliographie Langues : Anglais (eng) Descripteur : [Vedettes matières IGN] Rédaction cartographique [Termes IGN] analyse comparative [Termes IGN] carte topographique [Termes IGN] cartographie urbaine [Termes IGN] OpenStreetMap [Termes IGN] plan de ville [Termes IGN] sémiologie graphique [Termes IGN] Union des Républiques Socialistes Soviétiques Résumé : (auteur) The rapid growth of urban populations presents challenges to the sustainable management of cities and requires accurate geospatial data. Historical maps offer a largely untapped resource for enhancing OpenStreetMap (OSM) and Soviet military mapping presents a potentially rich geospatial resource for this purpose. This paper compares these global mapping initiatives through an analysis of the symbology used in Soviet 1:10,000 city plans of La Paz, Bolivia (1977), Port-au-Prince, Haiti (1983) and Frankfurt am Main, West Germany (1983), and in modern OSM coverage of the same cities. The results indicate that Soviet and OSM symbologies are similarly comprehensive regarding their inclusion of some topographic features, notably road infrastructure, but that they exhibit key differences in their coverage of physical and urban environments. This highlights some areas in which the symbology, coverage and content of OSM may be enhanced by Soviet mapping and developed to serve its wide range of user groups. The paper also indicates how the harmonisation of Soviet and OSM symbologies could form an accessible and comprehensive global geospatial resource for applications that require detailed knowledge of amenities and terrain, such as disaster relief and environmental management, particularly in locations where other geospatial resources are scarce. Numéro de notice : A2022-328 Affiliation des auteurs : non IGN Thématique : GEOMATIQUE Nature : Article DOI : 10.1080/23729333.2022.2047396 Date de publication en ligne : 05/04/2022 En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1080/23729333.2022.2047396 Format de la ressource électronique : URL article Permalink : https://documentation.ensg.eu/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=100595 [article]