Map Making or Cartography is the study and practice of making maps or globes. Wikiapedia states that Maps "function as visualization tools for spatial data". Cartography rest on the premise that the world is measurable, and through map making we can create a representation of reality, in the form of a paper map. More recently map making has been created using advance computer software.
We chose to create a project that modified the London Underground Map. Inspiration for the project dervived from Simon Patterson's artwork the 'Great Bear'.
Lizzy and I chose to go back to basics and create a map using the pen and paper method, as this would create something more unique rather than a generic map made using a computer. In addition, we chose to document our project visually using photography and collecting items, leaflets, freebies etc that we collected on our travels. We would then produce a document that incorporated all these items and provided visual stimulus for the observer, and create better understanding of our modified map.
We were specifically interested in taking one aspect of the map and modifying it rather than using the whole underground network within our project. We chose to explore the Circle Line as this literally created a cycle around the heart of London. In addition, it ran through the Buisness Centre and some of London's tourist hot-spots, as well as creating a connection between our other 'everyday' theme-consumerism.
