The Nolli Map

FIG. 1 GIAMBATTISTA NOLLI, PIANTA GRANDE, 1784.

FIG. 2.

IX (1675 1758)

FROM THE BEGINNING

Pope Benedetto IX (1675 1758) commisioned the map in 1748 Giambattista Nolli was an Italian architect and surveyor living in Rome at the time The Pope asked Nolli to document a drawing of Rome The map was published in 1748, after twelve years of malticulous creation by use of various scientific surveying techniques and engravings. The Nolli Map is known as 'La Punta Grande Dibroma', or the Great Plan of Rome

The Nolli Map details the city's layout using a stark contrast Buildings are presented as solid space, rendered in dark gray; whereas open spaces such as streets, plazas, and the select building interiors, are presented in white as voids This Nolli map is one of the most influential figure ground studies

Rome is a dense city with, seemingly, unified buildings

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(1701 1756)

GIAMBATTISTA NOLLI

POPE BENEDETTO

SENDING A MESSAGE

The Nolli Map was commissioned, largely, to re design Rome's appearance to the international world This map highlights features and promoted Rome's cultural achievements on an international scale Thus, encouraging tourism and attracting many affluent aristocrats, nobles and scholars alike

Over 2,000 features of the city are depicted in the Nolli Map. Anything considered grand, impressive, or historical at the time were featured within the Nolli Map The prominent palaces and villas within the city of Rome were documented with incredible detail. Whereas, less impressive buildings remained a mystery

The intention behind the Nolli Map was to showcase the city of Rome to the international world. The Nolli Map is viewed as an urban museum filled filled with priceless artifacts, god like figures and impressive monuments Rome becomes a staple of progress and achievement.

FIG 4 COLOSSUM

FIG 5 ROMAN FORUM

FIG. 6. PALATINE HILL

GRAND FEATURES

FIG. 6. TREVI FOUNTAIN

FIG 7 SPANISH STEPS

FIG 8 THE PANTHEON

FIG. 9. SAINT PETER'S BASILICA

FIG. 10. PIAZZA NOVANA

THE COMMON FOLK ARE FORGOTTEN

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The Nolli Map does not accurately depict the life of the citizens of Rome at the time Rome was experiencing overcrowding and was still under construction Many of Rome's citizens were actually experiencing hardship and poverty. The challenges of daily life as a commoner are not depicted within the map

FIG 9 SACK OF ROME