{"product_id":"planisfero-cassini-cap-cook","title":"Cassini Planisphere Capt. Cook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWORLD MAP OR GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE GLOBE WITH THE VOYAGES AND NEW DISCOVERIES OF CAPTAIN JAMES COOK, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG. Cassini – 1788\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe graphic representation of the Earth's shape dates back many centuries, despite man's scarce geographical knowledge, limited mastery of mathematical and geometric equations, and the lack of accurate measuring instruments. All these factors made it extremely difficult even to attempt to create cartographic representations. The first sketches arose from the concrete need to know and precede the use of writing: they are schematic representations of clear planimetric details, suitable for finding an already known route. Similar tools, proportionate to the limited needs and constraints in which primitive peoples lived, slowly gave way to increasingly expressive descriptions and, with the expansion of horizons along with man's knowledge and needs, the development of more stable means of measurement and representation became indispensable. From small, delimited areas to the representation of vast territories, up to the global depiction of the entire Earth's surface. The irrational and primitive cartography of the Middle Ages was surpassed by the spread of Ptolemy's Geography, favored by the invention of the printing press (1446).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile analyzing and describing the parts of the Earth known at the time, this work also defines its general foundation and the system for logically expanding the representation of the Earth, thanks to the most recent geographical discoveries. By the end of the 15th century, the concept of the world's sphericity was well accepted by the most important figures of the time, in addition to having been demonstrated by the great sea voyages that took place after the discovery of the Americas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore precise geographical corollaries and research into more efficient instrumental means were then developed. But it was only in the 18th century that the shape of the Earth was truly defined. After perfecting measuring instruments and obtaining an international organization of specialized studies and geodetic measurements, the creation of large national maps and cartographic representations based on the world known at the time was achieved. The world map represented here is the work of the geographer G. Cassini and is undoubtedly an important piece for the varied and updated information resulting from the voyages and discoveries made by the famous English explorer James Cook (1728-1779).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis important figure made three long voyages. In the first (1768-1771), he crossed the Pacific Ocean, discovering the Society Islands, New Zealand, and the eastern coast of Australia, ascertaining its separation, contrary to what was previously believed. The second voyage took him toward the South Pole in search of the southernmost continent. Unfortunately, he was forced to stop due to ice and snowstorms at a latitude of 71° 10'. He then sailed north to Easter Island and the Marquesas Islands, exploring the Society Islands, the Loyalty Islands, the New Hebrides, and New Caledonia. He returned to New Zealand and sailed between the 54th and 55th parallels, heading first toward Cape Horn and then toward the Cape of Good Hope, without finding large extensions of land along the line bounded by the ice. In his third voyage, he searched for the passage leading to the northern part of America. He reached the Bering Strait in the Pacific and along the way discovered the Sandwich Islands. He followed the American coast from the 45th parallel up to Alaska. He arrived beyond the strait to the latitude of 70° 44', where masses of ice prevented him from proceeding. He returned to the Sandwich Islands to spend the winter, but was killed there by a native.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the footsteps of James Cook with an 18th-century world map\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe technique used to create this map is the same used by ancient cartographers: manual printing press, finely engraved plates, and 100% cotton paper. Mounting on cotton canvas reflects the production process often used in the past, because with this method, cartographic representations were better preserved and were also easier to transport. Naturally, the aging process alone, obtained with natural substances, was not used by ancient cartographers for obvious reasons. The watercolor effect gives the subject a polychrome image of undoubted visual impact. It is thanks to the use of these materials and techniques that this work is recreated, renewing the beauty and historical-cultural value of the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*** Our canvases are printed with a manual press and are produced only upon request. It takes about 10 days for the Black and White version and about 20 days for the Hand-painted one.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttention: the canvases are delivered unframed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zoffoli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64460901089657,"sku":"Z.00002","price":520.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/0808\/6137\/files\/Planisfero_Cassini_Cap._Cook_01.webp?v=1790081160","url":"https:\/\/www.zoffoliliving.com\/en\/products\/planisphere-cassini-cap-cook","provider":"Zoffoli Mappamondi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}