Maps and Virtual Space

  After reading the chapters, maps and visual spacing are more understandable. When I saw a map on online, I did not think there was a lot to it. After reading the chapter, I found out there was a lot to the set up and reasoning for the maps. The chapter touched on what the purpose of each map is.  There are basic maps like Google Maps that have the purpose of directions. If it's a research map, then there should have information for their target audience and data embedded. For visual spacing, it talks how it can be 3D just like the future unit in class. There is a checklist for what the map should have. I thought it was cool that the maps can be programmed to move a certain way for the audience to use and get around with.     

    I looked at MoMA Museum and looked through the art gallery. There was text at the beginning of the home page to give context. To move around the museum, it goes zooms from place to place the person clicks one. The paintings are very clear and cool to look at. It seems like I am really there. There are many pieces of famous artworks that are placed far apart in a simple, beige setting. This is a great alternative for people who live far away from the location or have restriction like the covid pandemic. In MuseumLA, it is glitchy and hard to move around smoothly in. It also has text on what the Museums purpose is and the text in the virtual map is also easy to read. Not being able to move around graceful can be frustrating. The museum is about the industrial history along the Androscoggin River.  The Maine Sound Story is audio clips of people and their stories. It was interesting to hear but there are a lack of visuals. It was very different from the other maps. I would of loved to see a map of the water, boats, and houses around it.