Online lecture "Carthography of the religious landscape of the Baltic"

On Thursday, 10th February, a series of lectures covering cultural, artistic and historical topics will begin at the Narva Museum.

The first lecture will be held in English, the others will be offered mainly in Estonian and Russian this season (another lecture in English will also take place in April). The lectures will be accompanied by translation of slides and supporting materials, which participants will be able to obtain on the spot.

The COVID-19 restrictions have fundamentally changed the way we live. Last year, the Narva Museum, following the global trend of distance learning, launched an ambitious experiment with a series of virtual lectures. Thanks to the new format, everyone was able to attend a cycle of lectures and to take part in discussions without leaving home.

During pandemic time, the Narva Museum proved to be a major non-formal learning centre for a wide audience, and this year is also seeking to satisfy the thirst for knowledge by offering new opportunities. Since February lectures will be held at least twice a month on Thursdays. Lectures are held both on site and via Zoom.

Registration and purchase of tickets takes place on the site Fienta.com

Catherine Gibson "Carthography of the religious landscape of the Baltic".

Date & time: 14.04.2022 at 6pm
Language: English
Format: ZOOM lecture
Price: Free of charge

How do maps shape our understanding of the world? This talk examines the wealth of religious and ethnographic maps produced in the 19th century to make sense of the multiconfessional and multilingual inhabitants of the Baltic provinces. Showcasing a wide range of rare maps from collections in Estonia, Latvia, and Russia, the talk will discuss fascinating examples of the uses and misuses of maps to identify where different religious groups lived, visualise statistical data on the numbers of different confessions, and monitor deviant or minority groups. It also uncovers the stories of controvertial maps which were intentionally produced to distort contemporary understandings of religious issues, such as through deliberate oversimplifications or the misleading use of colour.

A link to ZOOM Lektoorium will be sent to registered participants one hour before the start of the event.

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