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DESCRIPTION:Ever since the year 25\,000 B.C.E\, when the first known map wa
 s carved into a Mammoth tusk\, map makers have relied on geometric symbols
  derived from nature in order to represent a geography. However\, even tho
 ugh modern digital cartography brings about endless possibilities for map 
 customization and visualization\, the art of utilizing geometric symbols i
 n maps has been all but forgotten in the era of modern map design.\n\nIn o
 rder to resurrect\, appreciate\, and preserve the art form of geometric pa
 tterns derived from nature\, and to incorporate them in a nuanced form wit
 hin modern digital cartography\, we present Mapajoara: a self-contained fr
 ee and open source interactive map of Belém integrating indigenous Marajo
 ara iconography into the underlying map interface\, using ancient drawing 
 patterns to represent different geographic and urban elements.\n\nEach Mar
 ajoara pattern appearing on the map has been studied and carefully selecte
 d to symbolize rivers\, forests\, urbanized areas\, and other significant 
 aspects of Belém\, offering a visually distinct and culturally enriching 
 experience to users. Our project not only highlights the beauty and import
 ance of Marajoara art\, but also promotes interaction and learning about t
 he geography and culture of the region through a modern and accessible tec
 hnological platform.
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LOCATION:Room I
SUMMARY:FOSS4G & Indigenous Art: Showcasing Marajoara Symbols in an Interac
 tive Map of Belém - Rami DV\, Jéssica Saldanha
URL:https://talks.staging.osgeo.org/foss4g-2024/talk/7VKZBE/
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