Gall-Peters Projection Vs Mercator's Projection
The Gall-Peters projection and the Mercator’s projection were both clearly made for 2 different purposes. Both made by 2 different men, and at different times. The image of the word “map” that we have in our mind is very limited. We only know as much as it is commercialized. We don’t know what the reality is. Arno Peters and James Gaal made an attempt at trying to fulfill that reality and were recognized in the late 20th century. An equal area map that’s main purpose was to portray the Earth to it’s scale size. The advantages of this map are that it does the job. Navigation was made easier, and by using his new projection, poorer, and less powerful nations could be restored to their rightful proportions. They claimed that it was the superior
…show more content…
Not all maps are fair either. Some are build upon stereotypes and political views, and some are used for their initial purpose, to bring forth information. A subway station map of New York city may not show the beautiful city as it is. The edges would be flat, it may seem bigger than usual, but it’s main purpose is to show direction and provide information. An “around the world” map however is abundantly commercialized. They are made with very specific and stereotypical views. They are maps that show emblems and characteristics nation by nation. They are not necessarily trying to lean towards a country but some represent opinion rather than fact. Another example of a biased map would be global conflict maps. In 1942, U.S. filmmaker Frank Capra released Prelude to War, which is one of the most noted examples of war propaganda. The U.S. Army funded the film and Capra used maps to highlight the areas and regions of the war. The maps of key countries such as Germany, Italy, and Japan were transformed into symbols that represented intimidation and threat. This film depicts these countries as “trying to conquer the world.” In this example of a propaganda map, the author expresses distinct feelings on the topic, creating maps that are meant not just to describe information, but also to interpret it. This just shows how it once again, reflects reality with an opinion or feeling, but does not necessarily state the fact of
Not all maps are fair either. Some are build upon stereotypes and political views, and some are used for their initial purpose, to bring forth information. A subway station map of New York city may not show the beautiful city as it is. The edges would be flat, it may seem bigger than usual, but it’s main purpose is to show direction and provide information. An “around the world” map however is abundantly commercialized. They are made with very specific and stereotypical views. They are maps that show emblems and characteristics nation by nation. They are not necessarily trying to lean towards a country but some represent opinion rather than fact. Another example of a biased map would be global conflict maps. In 1942, U.S. filmmaker Frank Capra released Prelude to War, which is one of the most noted examples of war propaganda. The U.S. Army funded the film and Capra used maps to highlight the areas and regions of the war. The maps of key countries such as Germany, Italy, and Japan were transformed into symbols that represented intimidation and threat. This film depicts these countries as “trying to conquer the world.” In this example of a propaganda map, the author expresses distinct feelings on the topic, creating maps that are meant not just to describe information, but also to interpret it. This just shows how it once again, reflects reality with an opinion or feeling, but does not necessarily state the fact of