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Quotes from Elements of Cartography — Arthur H. Robinson

1915–2004 Canada

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Maps enable man to rise, so to speak, above his immediate range of vision, and contemplate the salient features of larger areas.

Elements of Cartography (1953)

Today most maps are printed by lithography.

Elements of Cartography (1953)

Good design looks right. It is simple (clear and uncomplicated). Good design is also elegant, and does not look contrived. A map should be aesthetically pleasing, thought provoking, and communicative

Elements of Cartography (1953)

The design process involves a series of operations. In map design, it is convenient to break this sequence into three stages. In the first stage, you draw heavily on imagination and creativity. You think of various graphic possibilities, consider alternative ways...

Elements of Cartography (1953)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Arthur H. Robinson (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.