Abstract
This paper treats the three collections of maps which set the standards of style, format, and content for the first centuries of atlas publication: Ortelius' Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, 1570; Braun and Hogenbcrg's Civitates Orbis Terrarum, 1572; and Waghenaer's Spieghel der Zeevnerdt, 1584. Topics examined include ancient forms of atlases, their makers and circumstances; the first atlases, their editors, engravers, and printers; their physical aspect and content; and their historical influence. Cette étude porte sur les trois collections de cartes qui ont servi de modèles pour fixer le style, le format et le contenu des atlas anciens: le Theatrum Orbis Terrarum d'Ortelius (1570), le Civitates Orbis Terrarum de Braun et Hogenberg (1572) et le Spieghel der Zeevaerdt de Waghenaer (1584). Les sujets abordés comprennent les anciennes présentations des atlas, leurs auteurs et les détails connexes; les premiers atlas, leurs éditeurs, graveurs et imprimeurs; l'aspect physique et le contenu des atlas; enfin, leur influence historique.
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