Tufte offers a good map as an excellent example of how to display a rich array of information. Artists also take inspiration from maps and sometimes base their work around them.
Author Katherine Harmon’s new book The Map as Art showcases 360 pieces of work where the artist drew from maps in some way. The artists then use those maps as a platform for enriching their story, also giving a distinct context for each piece.
It’s kind of funny that I found this book while looking for inspiration for new ways to display information. It’s life imitating art imitating real live maps, but I think an artistic eye can add a lot in terms of color and composition that can be used for visual displays such as graphs and charts.
You can but Harmon’s book on Amazon, along with her previous tome called You Are Here. Her previous work explores the passion and people behind the history of map-making.
Via CoolHunting
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