Ptolemys map of Ceylon based on the description contained in Ptolemys book Geographia written AD Although authentic maps have never been found the Geographia contains thousands of references to various parts of the old world with coordinates for most which allowed cartographers to reconstruct Ptolemys world view when the manuscript was rediscovered around AD Perhaps the most significant contribution of Ptolemy and his maps is the first uses of longitudinal and latitudinal lines and the specifying of terrestrial locations by celestial observations When his Geographia was translated from Greek into Arabic in the th century and subsequently into Latin in Western Europe at the beginning of the th century the idea of a global coordinate system revolutionized medieval Islamic and European geographical thinking and put it upon a scientific and numerical basis
Cultural Art
Never lose touch with your roots or embrace a new culture with world art. Our collection will bring you closer to traditions, cultural, and even historical moments worldwide. Explore bohemian, Scandinavian, to tropical art without leaving your couch.
Norman Rockwell, Monica Stewart, Frida Kahlo, Jean -Michel Basquiat are renowned for capturing culture with their art. Elevate your living space with our world culture masterpieces customized in our professionally hand-stretched canvas.
Travel Art
Art is the best way of seeing the world when travel isn’t possible. Explore our curation of travel art for a trip around the globe. See from tourist favorites landmarks–the Eiffel tower– to hidden gems like the breathtaking landscapes of Yosemite National Park.
Whether you find a cozy reminder of home, your dream destinations, or even cool maps of the world, our handcrafted frames will give it the perfect finishing touch.
