When artists do cartography they get it right more often than when GIS people/developers/analysts do cartography.
We say, “but artists don’t know the cartography rules.” Then we are astounded time and again when artists create map masterpieces nonetheless.
The eye for design that artists have seems to be of utmost importance if a great map is desired. This skill CAN be learned!
To learn to be an artist, to have that designer’s eye, you must be immersing yourself in art! You must be experiencing art and practicing art. How many of us do this?
There are still many GIS people/developers/analysts who have made map masterpieces, yes. I have a hunch that those in this group who have been successful have some kind of art background, art knowledge, and/or great appreciation for art of all kinds.
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