The Art of Crafting Globality: Exploring Worldmaking through Historical Perspectives

## The Artisans of the World

Author: Ayesha Ramachandran

DOI: 10.72089780226288826-010https:doi.org10.72089780226288826-010

Publication Date: 2015

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

From the Book: The Artisans of Globality

Introduction: Crafting Modernity and the Art of World Creation

In this chapter, we delve into the concept of worldmakinga process intertwined with the project of modernity. We explore how figures like Pieter Heyns through his translation of Le miroir du monde Mirror of the World from 1579, or Gerhard Mercator's iconic Atlas; ou, representation du monde universelhttps:en.wikipedia.orgwikiAtlas_Mercator in 1633, have not only mapped geographical terrns but also ld out frameworks for understanding the world itself.

The journey through these works highlights the interplay between individual thought and the broader societal narratives that define our collective consciousness. It reveals how the quest for knowledge, the desire to order the cosmos, and the pursuit of universal truths converged in the Renssance era to shape perceptions of the world and its inhabitants. This chapter invites us to see worldmaking as a multifaceted process involving not just geographical exploration but also philosophical inquiry, literary expression, and the forging of global identities.

Citations:

1. Pieter Heyns, Le miroir du monde Antwerp, 1579, translated from his original work Spieghel der werelthttps:en.wikipedia.orgwikiSpieghel_der_werelt in Antwerp 1577.

2. Gerhard Mercator, Atlas; ou, representation du monde universel, and its various editions showcasing the divisions into two volumes representing a comprehensive view of the world.

3. This reference points to the foundational work by Mercator that revolutionized cartography with his projection method, significantly impacting geographical understanding and navigation.

4. The exploration of these works in historical context underscores their role in laying down the conceptual groundwork for modern scientific inquiry, global exploration, and the development of cosmopolitan perspectives.

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This extract provides an overview of how worldmakingthrough acts of mapping, composing texts, crafting literary epics, and philosophical thoughthas been a collaborative effort that intertwines individual creativity with societal structures to shape our understanding of the cosmos. It serves as a precursor into deeper analysis within the book about how these creations reflect broader shifts in culture and knowledge.

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