Cartographic Method of Selecting Architectural Monuments for Art History Excursion Programs
The purpose of the article is to reveal the possibilities of the cartographic method, to determine the advantages and features of new, including online maps, which help in the professional work of a guide for competent and interesting building of the route of excursions and identifying important architectural monuments involved in it. The objectives of the study relate to a range of issues related to the identification of currently existing types of maps with architectural monuments fixed on them and modern objects applied. Consideration of their specifics, topographical and art criticism analysis of historical stylistic phenomena. Traditional and new maps with architectural objects included in them are considered as a cultural and educational component of the excursion route. Attention is drawn to their informative content; a brief method of application is given. With the help of maps one can assess the versatility and attractiveness of the route for different segments of the population and age groups. Old and new maps show that, using a well-chosen type of map, guides the guide in the selection of objects and the nature of the displayed material. Maps depicting monuments and modern architectural structures can be considered in the perspectives of development of both domestic and international tourism.