Exploring the Revolutionary Medieval Map Mundiso

This chapter delves into the medieval world map Mundiso created by Frau Moro in 1459, challenging traditional Western mapping conventions by orienting south instead of north. It explores the map's focus on geography over religion, its incorporation of trade routes reflecting Venice's trade interests, and the influence of various sources like Venetian explorers and Coptic Ethiopian monks. The chapter also discusses the transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance aided by the functional adjustments made on the map, particularly in depicting Africa and the Gulf of Guinea for potential trade routes.