Celebration of the 500th anniversary of the birth of Gerard Mercator
23.05.2012.
Organizers:
Department of Geography and Department of History of the University of Zadar
Department of Geography and Department of History of the University of Zadar
Croatian Cartographic Society
Croatian Geographical Society – Zadar
The expected program:
1. Opening composition
2. J. Faričić: The life and scientific achievements of G. Mercator
3. Composition (a period of Renaissance or Baroque)
4. M. Kozličić: Mercator's maps of Croatia in the context of the development of Renaissance cartography
5. Composition
6. L. Mirošević: Geographic names on Mercator’s maps of Croatia
7. M. Lapaine: Mercator map projection
8. Closing composition
After the solemn academy is a banquet. Welcome!
2. J. Faričić: The life and scientific achievements of G. Mercator
3. Composition (a period of Renaissance or Baroque)
4. M. Kozličić: Mercator's maps of Croatia in the context of the development of Renaissance cartography
5. Composition
6. L. Mirošević: Geographic names on Mercator’s maps of Croatia
7. M. Lapaine: Mercator map projection
8. Closing composition
After the solemn academy is a banquet. Welcome!