From Historical Cartography to Mapping the World in the 21st Century - San Francisco Bay Events
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Re-imagine the globe and cultural exchange through the lens of the Ricci and Verbiest maps.
Hear about the history of cartography and contemporary issues related to mapping, with a focus on the latest technological innovations pioneered by Google and NASA. Join Dr. Laura Hostetler, EDS-Stewart Chair at USF’s Ricci Institute, as she delves into the complex geopolitical controversies surrounding territorial mapping. Dr. Ralph Ehrenberg, Head of the Geography and Map Division of the Library of Congress, will speak on its important collection of East Asian maps, including the Verbiest map featured in the exhibition. Former NASA administrator Stephen Sandford and Google Geospatial Programs coordinator Ed Parsons will provide insight into the technologies that power the mapping processes of the 21st century and describe the evolution, over centuries, of the way we view the world.
This is a perfect pairing with our spring show, “China at the Center: Rare Ricci and Verbiest Maps.” See it before it closes, May 8.