Interview with Dr Ala'i talking about his maps in January 2011 ResonanceFM radio interview.
Iran or Persia as it was known in the West for most of its long history has been mapped extensively for centuries and many of the maps included in the exhibition will be publicly shown together for the first time. These maps illustrate how cartography and the mapping of the region advanced with scie...
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Interview with Dr Ala'i talking about his maps in January 2011 [electronic resource] ResonanceFM radio interview. |
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| Format: | Audio |
| Language: | English |
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London :
ResonanceFM,
2011.
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SOAS Digital Library.
MAPS. MAPSIRAN. RSMI. |
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| Summary: |
Iran or Persia as it was known in the West for most of its long history has been mapped extensively for centuries and many of the maps included in the exhibition will be publicly shown together for the first time. These maps illustrate how cartography and the mapping of the region advanced with scientific accuracy in detail, whilst not ignoring their often artistic and design elements. The maps along with other supporting material are presented within the context of Persia as an important cultural cross-road in southwest and central Asia. Illustrating how the region was viewed, interpreted and recorded by both indigenous scholars and visitors from abroad. Following 20 years of research the noted scholar, Dr Cyrus Ala'i produced a monumental cartobibliography in two volumes: General Maps of Persia, 1477-1925 (2005), and Special Maps of Persia 1477 – 1925 (2010). |
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| Language: | English |
| Published: |
London :
ResonanceFM,
2011.
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| Subjects: | |
| Series: |
SOAS Digital Library.
MAPS. MAPSIRAN. RSMI. |
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This audio is the property of ResonanceFM and Dr. Cyrus Ala'i. It was orginally made available to SOAS in conjunction with the "Maps of Persia 1477–1925" exhibition (http://www.soas.ac.uk/gallery/maps-of-persia/). |
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Iran. |