Description
Knowledge of mapmaking and geography moved around and across the Mediterranean between European states and the Ottoman and Byzantine empires. Indeed, the revolution in Early Modern mapmaking in Europe relied on the transmission and translation of Ptolemaic texts from Byzantium to Florence. In turn, Islamic mapmakers and geographers spent centuries processing similar texts and maps with dramatically different results. In this workshop, we will trace the production, circulation, and consumption processes of medieval and early modern mapmaking in the Muslim World, especially its similarities and differences with European mapping in the same period. Participants will be able to obtain a better understanding of Islamic mapping practices and follow the changing patterns of mathematical and instrumental techniques that undergirded competing views of the world.
Eligibility and Application Information
This seminar is free and open to all, but space is limited. Priority will be given to applicants from CRS Consortium institutions. Consortium members may also be eligible to receive Consortium Grants to help defray travel costs. For more details, consult your local consortium representative.
To apply, click below. The application deadline is Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:59 pm Central Time.
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