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CONCLUSION
Suitable tools are needed for representing, pro-
cessing, manipulating, and projecting data in a
static or animated way. Tools for translation into
visual or multisensory content may be as simple
as a pencil or involve cutting edge computing
technologies. However, an integrative approach
to creating computer art graphics allows using the
computer not only as a tool but also as a source
of inspiration. A short description of evolution,
first of computer related technologies, and then
of graphical display of the data and methods of
inquiry reflects the growing possibilities offered by
the evolving thought processes and the advanced
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