Mapping has been one of the most fertile areas of exploration for architecture and landscape in the past few decades. While documenting this shift in representation from the material and physical description toward the depiction of the unseen and often immaterial; Cartographic Grounds takes a critical view toward the current use of data mapping and visualization and calls for a return to traditional cartographic techniques to reimagine the manifestation and manipulation of the ground itself.Each of the ten chapters focuses on a single cartographic techniquemdash;sounding/spot elevation; isobath/contour; hachure/hatch; shaded relief; land classification; figure-ground; stratigraphic column; cross-section; line symbol; conventional signmdash;and illustrates it through beautiful maps and plans from notable designers and cartographers throughout history; from Leonardo da Vinci to James Corner Field Operations. Mohsen Mostafavi; dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Design; introduces the book.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A touching. important story of an artists growth and the creation of a beautiful. living memorialBy dg1977This book CANNOT be missed. Its a revelation. not only of the artists growth and arrival at what is an incredibly touching and meaningful expression of honor. advocacy. and strength. but of her personal upbringing. a culture. time. and a community. all of which shaped it and allowed the ultimate creation of CHALK. and the Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition. to come into existence. You read it wanting to be a better person. wanting to get involved. and being overwhelmed by Ms. Sergels gift. A meaningful and important story that must be read and heard. and reread and supported and honored - just like the victims and their memories that Ms. Sergel so beautifully keeps alive.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A powerful book with a powerful message.By CustomerRuth Sergel explores some of our history that we as a society might prefer to forget. Look at it she says ndash; see it so we can learn from it and make it less likely that tragedies like The Triangle Fire will happen again. We should follow Ruthrsquo;s lead and seek a way to put ourselves on a better path through art. understanding. action.I hope that each person who reads this beautifully crafted book will want to take action.Yoursquo;ll find me in the streets.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Activism! Art! A Beautiful Vision for a World We Can All Make BetterBy Esther CohenThis important anthology by gifted artist and organizer Ruth Sergel is a chorus of interesting voices about deep social problems and how we. every single one of us. can play a part in making life better. Impossible not to read this collection without wanting to join Ruth Sergel and these writers in the streets.
