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A Guide For Antique Map Aficionados By: Antique maps are not only one of the most precious
Antique maps are not only one of the most precious historical gems but also the most under-appreciated ones. Drawn by Greeks, Chinese, Babylonians and even Egyptians these old maps are also known to be incredible pieces of art. One of the first world maps, drawn by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy has today been recreated by experts. You may have often wondered as to how America looked before the civil war or what was the geography of Europe during the Roman rule. Maps made during these periods have been handed down with the passage of time or discovered through archeological searches.
Now one of the main problems for those interested in buying antique maps and old maps is the price so decide your budget first. Old maps start at around $150 and the rates can even go up to as much as $100,000 upwards for the rare ancient maps, especially those from the 19th Century. As such, today may reproducers have come to the rescue for those who are unable to buy the original masterpieces. Many companies and artists specializing in recreating old maps right down to the very last minute detail.
After you decide on the price factor the next thing in line is to decide as to what way you want to start collecting maps. Although the best idea is to go for something that you like and are attracted to, there are particular ways in which you can take your hobby forward, either collect antique and old maps in the ‘horizontal’ format or the ‘vertical’ format.
Collecting ancient maps by a horizontal format means, concentrating on a particular mapmaker or on one single time period and collecting maps according to that. The vertical format implies collecting old maps from a particular region or country.
The best place to start looking for antique and old maps is the local antique shops, map fairs and those antique book fairs where a range of maps, map dealers and reproducers are represented. The remade maps are sold in two formats; bound in an atlas or on individual sheets.
Also, the internet is one of the best libraries and shopping malls of today. You can easily get replicas of old maps made. Also, you can get a wide variety of maps from one dealer itself.
Whether you are a history buff, genealogy buff or just a plain hobbyist, collecting maps is always going to be interesting affair. Humans have mastered the art of map making by toiling for long hours over a period of centuries. People from all around the world have made attempts to map the area which they live in. Today, even though the entire world has been neatly mapped out in front of us and we have easy access to them thanks to GPS and other modern technologies, an old map will always be an altogether different experience that’s unique in itself.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-04-05)
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How To Make Your Life More Productive By: Bob Nombos
How long will I live? Check out your life statistics by answering some simple questions on nombos.com(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-04-05)
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Illustration Reviews By: Zimmy Boosh
This month we shine the spotlight on the illustration works of some of our commerical artists including some fashion illustration from one of our most prolific illustrators , some creepy goings on and a nimble fingered paper sculpture.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-31)
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How To Choose The Best Locations For Your Boudoir Photography Sessions By: Dario Infini
As you choose a location for your boudoir photography shoots, you'll need to keep in mind a few things. For example, you'll obviously need a spot that gives you and your subject security and privacy.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-31)
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Get A Good Grip Of Your Oil Painting Masterpieces By: Steve H
The age of centuries old oil paintings can be pinpointed when it comes to the oljemaleri creations that have stood the test of time. If you are interested in a particular color schemes for your oil paintings, then it might be wise for you to spend some time with an oljemalerier so that he can be able to help you get your hands on the right masterpieces to hang in your cavern.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-30)
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Black Blizzards Beat Gundam By: autor
So its a reeeeally small week this week, about 10 books. Three of those books are Mobile Suit Gundam related. First up is the 9th (and I believe final) volume of Gundam: Ecole Du Ciel. In case you were curious, Ecole Du Ciel first started coming out in the states in 2005. That’s five years to put out 9 books. The only excuse for that kind of fan-teasing is some horrible debilitating disease that left the artist minus both their hands for a couple years.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-30)
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Board Games Make It To Comics By: autor
Movie nerds are well aware of the upcoming deluge of summer blockbusters based on board games. To the rest of you I can only say “Yes, seriously, board games. †Ridley Scott has an alternate reality flick based around Monopoly in the works. Films have been optioned off of Battleship, Risk and Kerplunk. Uh-huh.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-29)
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Why Use A Professional Video Production Company By: Rudy Longarini
With the increasing speed of the Internet and opportunities for making films, there is a growing need also for good quality...(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-28)
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The Freedom Of Pop Art By: Sami Jack
What is it that makes Pop art so unique and appealing to a large number of people in today’s context.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-26)
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Creative Gifts For All Occasions By: SamiJack
If you are having a tough time finding appropriate gifts, try making your own. You can convert ordinary photos into Pop art – they make great gifts as well.(read entire article)(posted on: 2010-03-26)
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