Barry Lawrence Ruder 'Ancient Maps' Lack Of Knowledge Of Europeans

Ancient maps (pre 1600), demonstrates Europeans lack of knowledge of different civilizations around the world, assuming this map was sketched by a European. Barry Lawrence Ruder man antique maps, displays the many countries and civilizations that have yet to be discovered and 'colonized'. Due to the lack of discovery of other civilizations, the knowledge of countries other than ones in the European continent is limited, hence in the Tempest the native Caliban is labelled a 'monster'. The ancient map, conveys that the lack of exploration can contribute to the lack of knowledge of other civilizations around the world. Thus it can be said, discovery can offer new understanding of ourselves and others.