Human Geography Collection

Europe at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population. There are few lights in North Africa (bottom) and the Arctic (top) since they are more sparsely populated

North America at night, satellite image
Africa at night. Satellite image of the Earth at night, set against a background of stars, centred on the continent of Africa. North is at top. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population

Hong Kong street scene, 1890s C016 / 4499
Hong Kong street scene. Pedestrians, carts, rickshaws and signs in both Chinese script and English on a hill street in Hong Kong in the 1890s. At the time, this area was a British colony

South America at night, satellite image
South America at night. Satellite image of the Earth at night, set against a background of stars, centred on the continent of South America. North is at top

South America at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population, particularly in North America (top left) and South Americas coasts

North America at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population, particularly in North America (upper centre)

London and the Thames, 18th century. This view looks westwards through London, over sailing ships on the River Thames. Prominent landmarks include St Pauls Cathedral (centre)

Southeast Asia at night, satellite image
Southeast Asia at night. Satellite image of the Earth seen at 18:00 (6pm) GMT (UCT), centred on China. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population, particularly in India (left)

Africa, night-day satellite image. This composite image of the Earth is set against a background of stars, and is centred on the continent of Africa. North is at top

Whole Earth at night, satellite image. This map is centred on the Greenwich meridian, at zero degrees latitude. City lights (yellow) show areas of dense population

Australia at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of more dense population, particularly in Southeast Asia (top left) and on Australias east coast

Entrance hall, Casa Nava (1901-1907), a Reus - DOMENECH I MONTANER, Lluis (1850-1923). Navas House. 1901-1907. SPAIN
CUL4859430 Entrance hall, Casa Nava (1901-1907), a Reus - DOMENECH I MONTANER, Lluis (1850-1923). Navas House. 1901-1907. SPAIN. Reus. Navas House

The Gasparini room of the Royal Palace of Madrid (1738-1755) - SACCHETTI, Giovanni Battista (1690-1764)
CUL4877736 The Gasparini room of the Royal Palace of Madrid (1738-1755) - SACCHETTI, Giovanni Battista (1690-1764). Royal Palace of Madrid. 1738-1755. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

The dining room of Casa Navas (1901-1907), a Reus -DOMENECH I MONTANER, Lluis (1850-1923). Navas House. 1901-1907
CUL4859525 The dining room of Casa Navas (1901-1907), a Reus -DOMENECH I MONTANER, Lluis (1850-1923). Navas House. 1901-1907. SPAIN. Reus. Navas House. Living room

Decor of the first floor of Casa Nava (1901-1907), a Reus - DOMENECH I MONTANER, Lluis (1850-1923). Navas House
CUL4859494 Decor of the first floor of Casa Nava (1901-1907), a Reus - DOMENECH I MONTANER, Lluis (1850-1923). Navas House. 1901-1907. SPAIN. CATALONIA. TARRAGONA. Reus. Navas House. First floor

The stairs, Casa Nava (1901-1907), in Reus - DOMENECH I MONTANER, Lluis (1850-1923). Navas House. 1901-1907. SPAIN
CUL4859373 The stairs, Casa Nava (1901-1907), in Reus - DOMENECH I MONTANER, Lluis (1850-1923). Navas House. 1901-1907. SPAIN. Reus. Navas House. Stairs from the main entrance. Modernism

Hall, Casa Nava (1901-1907), in Reus - DOMENECH I MONTANER, Lluis (1850-1923). Navas House. 1901-1907. SPAIN
CUL4859453 Hall, Casa Nava (1901-1907), in Reus - DOMENECH I MONTANER, Lluis (1850-1923). Navas House. 1901-1907. SPAIN. CATALONIA. TARRAGONA. Reus. Navas House. Hall. Modernism

Wood cupola decorating the Hall of the Kings or Hall of Justice (painting)
CUL4929809 Wood cupola decorating the Hall of the Kings or Hall of Justice (painting); (add.info.: Les premiers rois de la dynastie des Nasrides - Alhambra. SPAIN. ANDALUSIA. Granada. Alhambra)

The Sacristy of the Chartreuse of Granada, 1727-1764
CUL4932711 The Sacristy of the Chartreuse of Granada, 1727-1764; (add.info.: The Sacristy of the Chartreuse of Granada, 1727-1764 - SPAIN. Granada. Cartuja (Carthusian Monastery)

The door of the Eternite with the insciption Tempus non erit amplius (fresco)
CUL4858251 The door of the Eternite with the insciption Tempus non erit amplius (fresco) by Zimmermann, Dominikus (1685-1766); (add.info)

The dining room, Casa Nava (1901-1907), a Reus - DOMENECH I MONTANER, Lluis (1850-1923). Navas House. 1901-1907. SPAIN
CUL4859462 The dining room, Casa Nava (1901-1907), a Reus - DOMENECH I MONTANER, Lluis (1850-1923). Navas House. 1901-1907. SPAIN. Reus. Navas House

Decorees of mosaic columns of the arcades of the palace of Catalan music (1905-1908), Barcelona - DOMENECH I MONTANER
CUL4860075 Decorees of mosaic columns of the arcades of the palace of Catalan music (1905-1908), Barcelona - DOMENECH I MONTANER, Lluis (1850-1923). Palace of Catalan Music. 1905 - 1908. SPAIN

The corridor of the music room, casa Navas (1901-1907), a Reus - DOMENECH I MONTANER, Lluis (1850-1923). Navas House
CUL4859540 The corridor of the music room, casa Navas (1901-1907), a Reus - DOMENECH I MONTANER, Lluis (1850-1923). Navas House. 1901-1907. SPAIN. Reus. Navas House. Corridor of the music room

The reading room of the Palace of the Senate of Madrid - SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Senate Palace
CUL4877992 The reading room of the Palace of the Senate of Madrid - SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Senate Palace

The fireplace of the music room, decoree of ceramic with floral motifs, from Casa Navas (1901-1907)
CUL4859601 The fireplace of the music room, decoree of ceramic with floral motifs, from Casa Navas (1901-1907), a Reus - DOMENECH I MONTANER, Lluis (1850-1923). Navas House. 1901-1907. SPAIN. Reus

Mosaiques, Casa Nava (1901-1907), a Reus - DOMENECH I MONTANER, Lluis (1850-1923). Navas House. 1901-1907. SPAIN. Reus
CUL4859408 Mosaiques, Casa Nava (1901-1907), a Reus - DOMENECH I MONTANER, Lluis (1850-1923). Navas House. 1901-1907. SPAIN. Reus. Navas House. Interior mosaic decoration. Modernism. Architecture

The Second Coming of Christ (fresco)
CUL4858229 The Second Coming of Christ (fresco) by Zimmermann, Dominikus (1685-1766); (add.info.: The Second Coming of Christ (Parousia), fresco of the pilgrimage church of Wies - ZIMMERMANN

Roman aqueduct in Segovia (b/w photo)
CUL4887307 Roman aqueduct in Segovia (b/w photo) by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: Segovia (ca 1968-1972). Roman aqueduct, which construction dates back to the early second century AD

The entrance door of the Hospice Saint Ferdinand (1721-1726) in Madrid - RIBERA, Pedro de (1683-1742). Ancient Hospice
CUL4874808 The entrance door of the Hospice Saint Ferdinand (1721-1726) in Madrid - RIBERA, Pedro de (1683-1742). Ancient Hospice. 1721-1726. SPAIN. Madrid. Saint Ferdinand's Hospice. Doorway

Decorees of mosaic columns of the arcades of the palace of Catalan music (1905-1908), Barcelona - DOMENECH I MONTANER
CUL4860107 Decorees of mosaic columns of the arcades of the palace of Catalan music (1905-1908), Barcelona - DOMENECH I MONTANER, Lluis (1850-1923). Palace of Catalan Music. 1905 - 1908. SPAIN

The first floor of Casa Navas (1901-1907), a Reus - DOMENECH I MONTANER, Lluis (1850-1923). Navas House. 1901-1907
CUL4859584 The first floor of Casa Navas (1901-1907), a Reus - DOMENECH I MONTANER, Lluis (1850-1923). Navas House. 1901-1907. SPAIN. Reus. Navas House. First floor

Asia, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Maluku, Spice Islands, Seram island, the Muslim village of Sawai on the north shore of the island

Ceiling of a room of the Torre Bellesguard (or Casa Figueras) (1900-1909), Barcelona -GAUDI i CORNET
CUL4939501 Ceiling of a room of the Torre Bellesguard (or Casa Figueras) (1900-1909), Barcelona -GAUDI i CORNET, Antoni (1852-1926). Bellesguard Tower. SPAIN. Barcelona. Bellesguard Tower

College Sainte Therese (1887-1889), Barcelona - GAUDI i CORNET, Antoni (1852-1926)
CUL4937485 College Sainte Therese (1887-1889), Barcelona - GAUDI i CORNET, Antoni (1852-1926). Colegio de las Teresianas (Teresianas School). SPAIN. Barcelona

The interior of the old stable with parabolic arches - Palace Guell (1886-1891), Barcelona - GAUDI i CORNET
CUL4939523 The interior of the old stable with parabolic arches - Palace Guell (1886-1891), Barcelona - GAUDI i CORNET, Antoni (1852-1926). Gueell Estate. SPAIN. Barcelona. Gueell Estate

Inside the Torre Bellesguard (or Casa Figueras) (1900-1909), Barcelona - GAUDI i CORNET, Antoni (1852-1926)
CUL4939503 Inside the Torre Bellesguard (or Casa Figueras) (1900-1909), Barcelona - GAUDI i CORNET, Antoni (1852-1926). Bellesguard Tower. SPAIN. Barcelona. Bellesguard Tower. Attic. Modernism

The central corridor of the first floor with parabolic arches - College Sainte Therese (1887-1889)
CUL4939533 The central corridor of the first floor with parabolic arches - College Sainte Therese (1887-1889), Barcelona - GAUDI i CORNET, Antoni (1852-1926)

The interior of the old stable with parabolic arches - Palace Guell (1886-1891), Barcelona - GAUDI i CORNET
CUL4939520 The interior of the old stable with parabolic arches - Palace Guell (1886-1891), Barcelona - GAUDI i CORNET, Antoni (1852-1926). Gueell Estate. SPAIN. Barcelona. Gueell Estate

College Sainte Therese (1887-1889), Barcelona - GAUDI i CORNET, Antoni (1852-1926)
CUL4937457 College Sainte Therese (1887-1889), Barcelona - GAUDI i CORNET, Antoni (1852-1926). Colegio de las Teresianas (Teresianas School). SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Modernism

Segovia Cathedral of St. Mary, 16th century (print)
CUL4895172 Segovia Cathedral of St. Mary, 16th century (print) by Gil de Hontanon, Juan (c.1481-1531); (add.info.: GIL DE HONTANON, Juan (1480-1526). Segovia Cathedral of St. Mary. 1525-1615. SPAIN

CHURRIGUERA, Alberto (1676-1740). New Cathedral of the Virgin of the Assumption. 1513-1733. SPAIN. Salamanca
CUL4898072 CHURRIGUERA, Alberto (1676-1740). New Cathedral of the Virgin of the Assumption. 1513-1733. SPAIN. Salamanca. New Cathedral. Star-ribbed vault of the central nave. Gothic Art

An angel playing the trumpet, Sagrada Familia, Barcelona (sculpture)
CUL4937372 An angel playing the trumpet, Sagrada Familia, Barcelona (sculpture) by Gaudi, Antoni (1852-1926); (add.info.: designed by GAUDI i CORNET, Antoni (1852-1926)

OLBRICH, Joseph Maria (1867-1908). Vienna Secession Building. 1898. AUSTRIA. Vienna
CUL4909104 OLBRICH, Joseph Maria (1867-1908). Vienna Secession Building. 1898. AUSTRIA. Vienna. Facade. Vienna Sezession. Architecture

GAUDI i CORNET, Antoni (1852-1926). Guell Palace. 1885-1890. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA
CUL4849117 GAUDI i CORNET, Antoni (1852-1926). Guell Palace. 1885-1890. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Gueell Palace. Entrance hall. Modernism

Ceramic soffite decorating the hypostyle room of Guell Park in Barcelona - GAUDI i CORNET
CUL4854973 Ceramic soffite decorating the hypostyle room of Guell Park in Barcelona - GAUDI i CORNET, Antoni (1852-1926). Park Gueell. 1900-1914. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Park Gueell

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"Exploring the Tapestry of Human Geography: A Journey Through Time and Space" From the vibrant glow of North America at night to the enchanting charm of Europe illuminated under a starry sky, satellite images unveil the intricate patterns woven by human geography. Witnessing Hong Kong's bustling streets in the 1890s, one can almost feel the pulse of history beating through time. South America emerges as a constellation of lights, showcasing its diverse cultures and landscapes. London and its iconic Thames river transport us back to the 18th century, where trade and innovation shaped this global metropolis. Southeast Asia dazzles with its nocturnal radiance, reflecting both urban development and ancient traditions that coexist harmoniously. The dance between day and night reveals Africa's vastness; from dusk till dawn, it pulsates with life across deserts, savannas, and teeming cities. Gazing upon our planet from space during nighttime unveils humanity's interconnectedness - every corner aglow with activity. Australia shines brightly as darkness descends; a testament to resilience amidst vast wilderness. Within Torre Bellesguard's ornate ceiling in Barcelona lies Antoni Gaudi's architectural masterpiece – an embodiment of modernism blending seamlessly into history. Human geography is more than just maps; it is an exploration of how people shape their environments while being shaped by them in return, and is a tapestry woven over centuries - threads connecting continents, cultures merging into kaleidoscopic diversity. Let us marvel at these snapshots that capture our shared human experience on this beautiful blue planet we call home.