Antique city plan of Taipei, 1931

Antique city plan of Taipei, 1931This map was issued by the Japan Tourist Bureau in 1931and depicts the city of Taihoku, now known as Taipei, during that period. Although primarily in Japanese, it also features English place names, making it accessible to a broader audience. This map holds significant importance for anyone intrigued by Taipei's history. It offers a distinctive window into the city during the early 20th century, serving as a poignant reminder of the swift

often embellished with illustrations and elaborate decorative elements

making them valuable resources for exploration and navigation

and "Ghost of a Genius" is no exception

The acrobat is shown against a neutral background

It remains one of his most celebrated works and a highlight of the National Gallery's collection

In the drawing

and navigators during the 18th century

there was a dispute between Strahlenberg and the Ottens family

" he uses abstract shapes and colors to create a sense of movement and energy

"Grande nature" is a painting by the Spanish artist Pablo Picasso

They created maps of different regions of the world

as well as the locations of settlements and indigenous populations