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| Subject: | Re: [gislist] Cartography Question for Discussion |
| Date: |
09/01/2003 11:20:00 AM |
| From: |
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I am no cartographer, let alone expert. However, for
some of the most superb examples of stylistic as well
as philosophical underpinnings of effective visual
communication, especially maps, I cannot recommend too
highly the books by Edward R Tufte - timeless classics
all: "Envisioning Information", "The Visual Display of
Quantitative Information" and "Visual & Statistical
Thinking: Displays of Evidence for Decision Making"
Cheers
--- "Weaver, Christopher" <CWeaver@icfconsulting.com>
wrote: > So I've been tossing this around in my mind
for
> awhile - Databases, Programming and "GIS Heavy
> Lifting" aside...
>
> So how does one fine tune his or her skills in
> Cartography?
> ... or what makes a good cartographer
>
> Does one take classes in Color Theory at the local
> art school?
> Books to be read?
> Stare at the "old masters" work for awhile?
> etc?
>
>
> I.e. For myself... I have a Bachelors, and a Masters
> in Geography. Several years of industry experience
> plus freelance while in college. Member of several
> mailing list that deal with the topic. Read as much
> as I have time for. Have the latest in GIS software
> on my workstation in my office. Apprenticeship
> isn't an option. I consider myself a pretty
> competent Cartographer already, How would I take my
> skills to the next level?
>
> So, if you think you are an excellent cartographer,
> how did you get that way?
>
>
> Will sum...
>
>
> Chris
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