Digitizing Patterns of Power – Cartographic Communication for Digital Humanities
Karel Kříž|Alexander Pucher|Markus Breier
The representation of space in medieval texts, the appropriation land and subsequent installation new structures power are central research topics project “Digitizing Patterns Power” (DPP). focuses on three regional case studies: Eastern Alps Morava-Thaya region, historical region Macedonia, Southern Armenia. DPP is a multidisciplinary project, conducted by Austrian Academy Sciences Institute for Medieval Research (IMAFO) cooperation with University Vienna, Department Geography Regional Research. It part an initiative to promote digital humanities Austria. brings together expertise from archaeological as well cartography geocommunication explore geographies. communication space, time spatial interconnectivity essential aspect DPP. By incorporating cartographic expertise, relevant facts can be depicted more effective visual form. Optimal visualization base data information interactive map-based online platform important features. However, presents participants various challenges. different involved disciplines, among them cartography, archaeology history each have their own approaches aspects geography geocommunication. This paper treats characteristics mapping context within environment. fundamental challenges will presented. Furthermore, recent results topographic, uncertain thematic content demonstrated.
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