Why Shape Matters—On the Inherent Qualities of Geometric Shapes for Cartographic Representations
All human communication involves the use of signs. By following a mutually shared set of signs and rules, meaning can be conveyed from one entity to another. Cartographic semiology provides such a theoretical framework, suggesting how to apply visual variables with respect to thematic content. Howev...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-05-01
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| Series: | ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2220-9964/8/5/217 |