Old Topographical Map of Germany, Poland & Switzerland by Bartholomew, 1955: Berlin, Warsaw, Zurich, Alps, Rhine johann mayr the composition privileges visual hierarchy

the composition privileges visual hierarchy and memory: the places that mattered in 1946 are made to stand forward

Topics and themes: political boundaries

The map is a unique blend of thematic maps and detailed political and physical maps

though a couple of small changes are Houston Street

The map also highlights the mountainous regions in the southeast

Old Topographical Map of Germany, Poland & Switzerland by Bartholomew, 1955: Berlin, Warsaw, Zurich, Alps, Rhine johann mayr the composition privileges visual hierarchyOriginally titled Germany, Poland and Switzerland (Plate 62, Volume III), this 1955 chart from The Times Atlas of the World captures Central Europe at a decisive mid century juncture. John Bartholomews hand is evident in the union of political clarity and physical drama: borders are crisply drawn while shaded relief and gentle gradient tints lift the Alps, Sudetes, and Black Forest from the page. Provinces and regions are labeled with scholarly