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Exploring Himalaya - Kinnara Malana
Malana, situated in the interiors of district Kullu in Himachal, in the Western Himalaya, is known among the scholars world over for several reasons. Even though a less literate society till some time back, preserves some unique traditions of immense cultural and historical value. Geographically it is located at a very remote valley in an isolated village. It speaks a language unknown to any other culture. Its system of administration is an elaborate democratic system. Their relationship with any other people is the main problem. The present work purports to carry forward the study on Malana contained in the previous publication.
Cartography and Art
This book is the fruition of work from contributors to the Art and Cartography: Cartography and Art symposium held in Vienna in February 2008. This meeting brought together cartographers who were interested in the design and aesthetics elements of cartography and artists who use maps as the basis for their art or who incorporate place and space in their expressions. The outcome of bringing together these like minds culminated in a wonderful event, spanning three evenings and two days in the Austrian capital. Papers, exhi- tions and installations provided a forum for appreciating the endeavors of artists and cartographers and their representations of geography. As well as indulging in an expa...
