📜 Viaggio nel Tempo: L'Evoluzione Cartografica della Sardegna! 🗺️

I'm thrilled to share an extraordinary collection of ancient maps that trace the geographic and artistic evolution of Sardinia (and Corsica) through the centuries. From the earliest pictorial representations to the precise engravings of the 18th century, each map is a unique piece of history! In chronological order, we will look at: The Birth of Cartography: Sardinia and Corsica, ca. 1540. (Sebastian Münster) This is the oldest map, a squat woodcut in a primitive, figurative style. The few urban centers and mountains can be recognized in a design that resembles an illustration. A true Renaissance treasure. Sardinia and Corsica by Porcacchi, ca. 1572-1620. It shows two maps on a single sheet, with Corsica on the left and Sardinia on the right. The style is more detailed than woodcut, with a strong emphasis on historical and geographical nomenclature. Kingdom of Sardinia by Mercator/Hondius, c. 1589–1595. Color map rich in geographical and historical detail. It features a cartouche decorated with an allegorical scene and figures in period dress. The land is divided into colored areas. Italy by Janssonius or Hondius, c. 1630–1650. Depicts the whole of Italy. It is typical of the golden age of Dutch cartography, characterized by elaborate decorative borders that include city views (Venice, Rome, Naples, etc.) and figures in regional costumes. Sardinia by Petrus van der Aa, c. 1700–1730. Map titled Insula et Regnum Sardiniae. It has a very clean and detailed outline. It features a large, prominent upper cartouche containing a coat of arms. The orientation and names (Tyrrhenian or Lower) are very clear. Sardinia by Coronelli, circa 1690-1720. A highly detailed map, richly annotated and with explanatory text. The island is divided into areas such as Logudori, Arborea, and Cagliari. Coronelli was a prolific Italian cartographer, known for his wealth of information. Sardinia and Corsica by Weigel, circa 1720-1750. Map of the Kingdoms of Sardinia and Corsica. It is characterized by its geographical precision and a large, highly elaborate allegorical cartouche in the lower right, which includes the figure of a rooster and figures. Corsica and Sardinia by Homann Heirs, circa 1740-1760. Map showing Sardinia (yellow) and Corsica (green) on a single sheet. It is dominated by a highly visible coordinate grid. The large, decorated cartouche focuses on Corsica. Kingdom of Sardinia by Rizzi Zannoni, circa 1767–1790. Map entitled The Kingdom of Sardinia. The cartographer was known for his Enlightenment precision. The map is highly detailed in its reliefs (shading) and represents the final phase of pre-19th-century cartography. New Map of Sardinia and French Corsica, late 1700s – early 1800s. This map was clearly intended for navigation or military use. It has an austere appearance dominated by the lines of the nautical grid and gold compass roses. The emphasis is on measurement and flat geography. Ask the audience: Which of these ancient maps fascinates you the most? Do you find the changes in the island's shape over the centuries interesting? Let us know in the comments! 👇 MY SOCIAL MEDIA: 📌 SUBSCRIBE ➜ http://bit.ly/2C0hHdE 📘 FACEBOOK ➜ https://goo.gl/yGqbhv 📸 INSTAGRAM ➜   / sardegna_di_roberto_bodano   ❌ X (TWITTER) ➜ https://goo.gl/7NdnXE 🎵 TIKTOK ➜   / thesilentube83_sardegna   🗺️ VIDEO MAP ➜ https://urly.it/3_764 📝 SARDINIA BLOG ➜ https://goo.gl/KnNZge #AncientMaps #SardiniaHistory #Corsica #Cartography #Collection #History #Geography #Antiques #TimeTravel #HistoricalMaps #SardiniaCulture #sardegnaofficial #lanuovasardegna #unionesarda #volgosardegna #sardegnagram #sardegnageographic #visitsardinia #focusardegna #igersardegna