The watermark in the lower right corner of the image will not appear on the final print.
Frame
Top Mat
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Dimensions
Image:
8.00" x 5.50"
Overall:
10.00" x 7.50"
McArthur's New World Map Poster
by HELGE Art Gallery
Product Details
McArthur's New World Map poster by HELGE Art Gallery. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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South-up map orientation places the labeling on a map so that south is up, north is down, east is left and west is right. Thus the Southern... more
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Artist's Description
South-up map orientation places the labeling on a map so that south is up, north is down, east is left and west is right. Thus the Southern Hemisphere appears at the top of the map instead of the usual bottom. Maps in this orientation are sometimes called upside down maps or reversed maps.
Because orienting north toward the top is a matter of convention rather than correctness, a south-up map is technically just as correct as north-up. Such maps have been made in several cultures and time periods, as have other orientations. The convention of orienting north to the top (and thus east to the right) probably was established by the astronomer Ptolemy. In modern times, south-up maps are made as a learning device or to illustrate Northern Hemisphere bias. Beyond just turning a north-up map upside down, a south-up map has the text oriented to be read with south up. South-up maps often have Indonesia placed in the center while Europe and the Americas are placed to the sides, although ther...
About HELGE Art Gallery
All is art. Art is all. HELGE is a France based creator. His work stands out for a simple language, demonstrating great ingenuity and imagination. HELGE covers a variety of subjects from cult movies, geek art, books and travels. "My artworks speak about me better than words can. They define me and paint my portrait better than any photo ever will. But, in short I am a visual creator, with multiple artistic interests that lead to a high variety of styles in my portfolio. Like most of us, I am often fascinated with scifi and citys. We all need heroes and villains, people to admire and characters to despise. I love the pop art 60s style feel, the grunge theme and the elegance of typography blended with famous symbols. As you can see, I...
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