Parámetros
- 170 páginas
- 6 horas de lectura
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This sequel to the highly successful Designing Maps, offers a graphics-intensive presentation of published maps, providing cartographic examples that GIS users can then adapt for their own needs. Each chapter characterizes a common design decision and includes a demonstration map, which is annotated with specific information needed to reproduce the design, such as text fonts, sizes and styles; line weights, colors, and patterns; marker symbol fonts, sizes, and colors; and fill colors and patterns. Visual hierarchies and the purpose of each map are considered with the audience in mind, drawing a clear connection between intent and design. The book also includes a valuable task index that explains what ArcGIS 9 tools to use for desired cartographic effects. From experienced cartographers to those who make GIS maps only occasionally, all GIS users will find this book to be an indispensable resource.
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Designed Maps, Cynthia A. Brewer
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- Publicado en
- 2008
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- Título
- Designed Maps
- Subtítulo
- A Sourcebook for GIS Users
- Idioma
- Inglés
- Autores
- Cynthia A. Brewer
- Editorial
- Esri Press
- Publicado en
- 2008
- Formato
- Tapa blanda
- Páginas
- 170
- ISBN10
- 1589481607
- ISBN13
- 9781589481602
- Serie
- Etiquetas
- No ficción, Mapas y viajes, Geografía & Topografía, Guías y Manuales, Ciencia, Tecnología, Cartografía, Sistemas de Información Geográfica
- Calificación
- 3,75 de 5
- Descripción
- This sequel to the highly successful Designing Maps, offers a graphics-intensive presentation of published maps, providing cartographic examples that GIS users can then adapt for their own needs. Each chapter characterizes a common design decision and includes a demonstration map, which is annotated with specific information needed to reproduce the design, such as text fonts, sizes and styles; line weights, colors, and patterns; marker symbol fonts, sizes, and colors; and fill colors and patterns. Visual hierarchies and the purpose of each map are considered with the audience in mind, drawing a clear connection between intent and design. The book also includes a valuable task index that explains what ArcGIS 9 tools to use for desired cartographic effects. From experienced cartographers to those who make GIS maps only occasionally, all GIS users will find this book to be an indispensable resource.