Remapping the World in East Asia
Toward a Global History of the “Ricci Maps”
Book • 2024
This book challenges the traditional narrative of the encounter between East Asia and Europe in the 16th century, moving beyond the simplistic 'clash of civilizations' trope.
It focuses on the 'Ricci maps,' a set of cartographic works often attributed solely to Matteo Ricci, revealing a far more complex collaborative process.
The book explores the maps' creation, circulation, and reinterpretation across East Asia, highlighting the interconnectedness of China, Japan, Korea, and other regions.
By emphasizing materiality and context, the authors shed light on the diverse actors and practices involved in mapmaking and its cultural impact.
The book offers a nuanced understanding of early modern global exchange, demonstrating the fluidity of cultural interaction and the limitations of simplistic narratives.
It focuses on the 'Ricci maps,' a set of cartographic works often attributed solely to Matteo Ricci, revealing a far more complex collaborative process.
The book explores the maps' creation, circulation, and reinterpretation across East Asia, highlighting the interconnectedness of China, Japan, Korea, and other regions.
By emphasizing materiality and context, the authors shed light on the diverse actors and practices involved in mapmaking and its cultural impact.
The book offers a nuanced understanding of early modern global exchange, demonstrating the fluidity of cultural interaction and the limitations of simplistic narratives.
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Mario Cams and Elke Papelitzky, "Remapping the World in East Asia: Toward a Global History of the 'Ricci Maps'" (U Hawaii Press, 2024)
