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| Authors: | Gabriel Granado-Castro Andrés Martín-Pastor |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Graphic Engineering, Higher Technical School of Building Engineering, University of Seville, Reina Mercedes Avenue 4-A, 41012 Seville, Spainggranado@us.es;3. Department of Graphic Engineering, Higher Technical School of Building Engineering, University of Seville, Reina Mercedes Avenue 4-A, 41012 Seville, Spain |
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| Abstract: | The goal of this article is to analyse several aspects of the construction of a unique project in cartography: the three-dimensional model of the city of Cadiz constructed between 1777 and 1779. Cadiz was the most important fortification in Spain at the time. We focus on new investigations of the two documentary sources relating to the construction of this maquette, or relief map, which hitherto have not been studied in conjunction. This approach facilitates an elucidation of the details of the production of the relief map that benefits from improved knowledge regarding materials, tools, construction techniques and the cost of preparing the model. Additionally, new conclusions are drawn regarding the true utility of maquettes at court and the possible causes of the sudden cancellation of this military project. |
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| Keywords: | urban models 3d model-map relief maps maquettes military architecture cartographic history military engineers |
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