Theatrum...

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*Ortelius's Theatrum Orbis Terrarum of 1570 was the first "modern" printed atlas and served as the model for future works of its kind. The title page, shown here, uses allegorical images of the continents to announce that the "four parts of the world" are encompassed within the atlas. Furthermore, the design proclaims the clear message that Europe is the supreme continent; she is positioned at the top in the form of an enthroned Christian monarch with gold crown, orb, and scepter, receiving homage from the other continents. On the left, Asia is depicted as an elaborately dressed Oriental princess holding a censer. Africa, on the right, is a scantily clad dark-skinned woman holding a sprig of balsam, perhaps offered in tribute. At the bottom, an armed Amazonian warrior represents America; the severed head symbolizes cannibalism.

Uma imagem que vi na palestra: Racismos, proferida pelo Doutor Francisco Bethencourt, no Teatro Paulo Quintela, na Universidade de Coimbra.