Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
ABriefHistory
of Data Visualization
II.1
Michael Friendly
1.1
Introduction
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1.2
Milestones Tour
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Pre-17th Century: Early Maps and Diagrams
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1600-1699: Measurement and Theory
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1700-1799: New Graphic Forms
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1800-1850: Beginnings of Modern Graphics
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1850-1900: The Golden Age of Statistical Graphics
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1900-1950: The Modern Dark Ages
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1950-1975: Rebirth of Data Visualization
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1975-present: High-D, Interactive and Dynamic Data Visualization
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1.3
Statistical Historiography
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History as Data
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Analysing Milestones Data
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What Was He Thinking? - Understanding Through Reproduction
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1.4
Final Thoughts
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