A Cartographic Analysis of Matrakci Nasuh's Miniatures. (2nd October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Selvi, Huseyin Zahit; Bekiroglu Keskin, Gaye
• Is Part Of: Cartographic journal. Volume 56:Number 4(2019)
• Page Start: 280
• Page End: 294
• Publication Date: 2019-10-02
• Subjects: Historical map -- Matrakci Nasuh -- planimetric accuracy -- topological accuracy; Cartography -- Periodicals; 526.05
• DOI: 10.1080/00087041.2018.1532703
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0008-7041

Abstract

Abstract : Within Ottoman cartography, the maps of Piri Reis (1470–1553) are more widely known than the miniature maps of Matrakci Nasuh (c.1480–1564). The maps of Piri Reis are important in the history of marine cartography and Matrakci's miniatures are valuable in terms of landscape cartography. This paper examines the miniatures of Istanbul, Galata, Konya and Kutahya, which were designed by Matrakci Nasuh in his own style. Landmarks, such as mosques and towers, shown in the miniatures were compared with modern maps and Google Earth images. In addition, the miniatures were examined in terms of their planimetric and topological accuracy. The results indicate that the planimetric accuracy of the miniatures was poor, but their topological accuracy was good.