These huge wall mural atlas maps by Rayworld are intended to be pieces of art in their own right. The aim is to work on the world map and make it more detailed so you’ll want to take a second look. Rayworld say: “it is the best way of enjoying and...

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Copper engraving handcolored with watercolor. Outline color. Printed at top within banner: "Nova Orbis Tabula, In Lucem Edita, EA. F. de Wit. Amstelodami cum Privilegio Potentiss D. Dominarum Ordinum Hollandia et Westfrisiae." Written in upper left corner: "6." Illustrates the world in two hemispheric projections and two polar projections above and below the hemispheres. Depicts California as an island and shows New Guinea as "Nova Guinea" and an area in South Pacific next to New Guinea…

“There has always been art in cartography. Maps by definition are utilitarian. Cartographers have long known that deploying artistic skills and techniques can enhance a map’s effect. Now the relationship between maps and art has swung around; artists are using maps to further their artistic purposes. Artists have found in cartography a rich vein of concepts and imagery to mine.” -Katharine Harmon, The Map as Art: Contemporary Artists Explore Cartography..

The image is a vintage-style map of the world. It is centered on the Americas, the North and South. The map is decorated with illustrations of sailing ships, a lighthouse, and a mermaid. The ships are in full sail and the mermaid is swimming near the ships. The image has a sepia tone and is reminiscent of old maps from the 18th and 19th centuries.

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I have a problem with wanting to travel to too many different cities and countries in the world.