Talking Points: Hogwarts Maps
A collection of imagery and sources to explore the Hogwarts Maps.
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Hogwarts Maps
There are many maps inspired by Hogwarts, the most famous of course is the Marauders map.
Use the sources below to focus a conversation with children about the typography and design of the highly visual maps.
Questions to Ask Children:
Why do you think the designers chose the typography they did for the diary and map?
What kind of feeling are they trying to create?
How do you feel when you look at the map?
This Talking Points Is Used In...
using sketchbooks to make visual notes
Show me what you see
